Clinical Nurse Manager/Staff Nurse (CNM Wx)

Gemma Hayes Recruitment1

Bunclody, Wexford

On behalf of our client, Gemma Hayes Recruitment now seek to recruit a Clinical Nurse Manager/Staff Nurse in a Care of the Elderly setting based in Co. Wexford. The Clinical Nurse Manager/Staff Nurse has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources with the clinical area. The Successful Candidate will be responsible for. • Directing, organising and supervising nursing staff to ensure that effective patient care is provided and that quality standards are maintained. • Establishing effective communication, to encourage, train and develop the team and provide opportunities for group discussion. • Supervising arrangements for resident’s admissions and discharges. • Supervise, control and administer medications and medications and ensure safe-keeping and proper storage. • Ensuring the Medication Rounds are carried out at their specified times and as laid down in the Policies & Procedures Manual. • Ensuring that Care Notes and Care Plans are recorded accurately in a timely manner and that records are signed and dated. • Observation and monitoring the physical and mental well-being of residents including condition of skin, pressure areas, incontinence and injuries. Try to solve problems and ensure appropriate treatment is given as outlined in the resident’s care plan. • Ensuring that the provision of care includes, where required, making contact with the appropriate GP and that any medication and/or treatment prescribed is administered as soon as possible. • Supervision and serving at resident meal times, feeding requirements and delegate tasks as required. • Ensuring that high standards of hygiene are maintained, that equipment is kept in a satisfactory condition and stored correctly. • Planning and allocation of staff with appropriate staff numbers, skill mix and levels of experience in such a way that they will meet the clinical management workload and ensure that continuity of care and safety. • Arranging fair and accurate duty rotas and co-ordinate holiday plans, to keep record of monthly hours and overtime records, to assist the financial department with establishing the payroll. • Ensuring that health and safety codes and procedures, Infection Control Policies, codes of conduct and relevant legislation are adhered to. • Conducting/supervising induction programmes for all new employees and to participate in all in house training. • Encouraging staff on use and upkeep of equipment by developing economical habits and by learning to manage within resources. • Maintainence of nursing records, ensuring that all documentation is maintained to a high standard (spot checks on care plans and other records) as well as reporting details of accidents, incidents and unusual occurrences. • Collaboratation with service users, family, carers and other staff, in treatment/care planning and in the provision of support and advice. • Maintainence of nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards. • Assistance in the development, implementation and review of all policies, procedures, quality management programmes and guidelines, incorporating research and evidence based best practice. • Ensuring that all standards and procedures are in line with the Health Information and Quality Authority Standards (HIQA. • Involvement in Human resource activities such as: being part of the interview panel, addressing employee problems, providing learning opportunities for staff and being familiar with company’s grievance and disciplinary procedures. • Active participation in development programmes and maintain nursing practice skills. Knowledge and Skills Required. • Registered Nurse with a full ABA registration. • Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. • Minimum 3 years out of the last 6 years in an Aged care setting. • Up to date knowledge of HIQA standards. • Have an excellent organisation and communication skills with excellent verbal and written command of the English Language. • Be a team player, flexible and adaptable. • Have the ability to lead and supervise a team of staff, have the confidence and ability to manage disciplinary issues and report upwards as necessary. • Have the ability to teach, impart knowledge and identify learning, development and training needs. • Be thorough and efficient in all dealings with matters relating to the company and nursing home. • Have the ability to earn trust and establish solid relationships with residents, relatives, colleagues and management. • Be confident and competent in investigation/report writing skills. • Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. • Possess excellent interpersonal skills. VISA COMPLIANCE. Due to the urgency of this vacancy, our client is not willing to go down the route of work permits/visas/sponsorship, therefore, all candidates must have permission to work in Ireland.

2035 days ago