Clinical Nurse Manager

Mowlam Healthcare; Ballinasloe; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowlam Healthcare is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager for Ballinasloe Care Centre. Lead nursing and care across clinical practice, medication management, staff supervision, auditing and resident relations. Ensure high care standards, staff development and regulatory compliance.

The CNM will work closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee rosters, training, and performance, while maintaining a compassionate, resident‑centred approach.

Qualifications

• BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• Previous managerial training/experience is an advantage.
• Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
• Sound decision making ability.
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
• Results driven.
• All posts are subject to references, medical and Garda vetting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing and social care.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain standards and implement action plans.
• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and adjust care plans.
• Oversee medication administration and liaise with GPs/pharmacy for audits.
• Supervise and train staff, including development and performance reviews.
• Audit admissions, care documentation, hygiene standards, and safety compliance.
• Act as main contact for residents/families and handle complaints promptly.
• Support the Director of Nursing with responsibilities and rosters.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Results driven

Motivate self & others

Education

BSc in General Nursing or equivalent

NMBI registration

Job description

We are now looking to grow our Clinical Nurse Manager team in Ballinasloe Care Centre.

What does the CNM role entail?

Clinical Practice

To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident by:

• Ensuring that the care centre policies and best clinical standards are always practiced.
• Working with different staff members in all areas to ensure that standards are maintained. Identify areas that may be of concern and follow up with the Director of Nursing to put action plans put in place.
• Reviewing residents with pressure sores /sustained falls / clinically unwell, through clinical practices and documentation to ensure appropriate management plan is in place.
• Troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues and non-clinical issues and escalating to the Director of Nursing.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of residents and monitor ongoing assessments and modifications.

Medication Management

• Supervise medication administration and compliance by nursing staff.
• Order monthly stock and compile monthly stock inventory.
• Review medication audits with Director of Nursing and improve standards.
• Liaise with GPs and pharmacy with regards to medication reviews and audits.

Staff Supervision & Training

• Work alongside and be a visible presence with the Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.
• Participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal for Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
• Work with Care Assistants, ensuring that they have a professional, yet caring approach to the residents, and that they provide a high standard of direct care.
• Ensure the implementation of the Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant practice and monitor the effectiveness of individuals in relation to their assigned residents.
• Assess training needs in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and implement in house training, such as infection control, palliative care, understanding challenging behaviour.

Auditing

• Review recent admissions ensuring appropriate assessments, planning implementation and evaluation of care is documented.
• In addition to observing practice, the CNM also monitors standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and fosters an effective working relationship and good communication between Staff Nurses, Care Assistants, and housekeeping staff.
• Responsible for ensuring environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly and that action plans are implemented and sustained.
• Responsible for carrying out of medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and drawing up risk management plans – in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
• Responsible for auditing Epicare and for addressing any issues in relation to documentation – in association with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants (Touch screen).

Residents/Relatives - Person Centre

• Interact and support residents and families daily. The CNM is a key point of contact for all relatives and visitors and an ambassador for the Care Centre
• Ensure that complaints are swiftly deal with at the point of contact.

Management

• Ability to assist with all the Director of Nursing responsibilities to effectively take on the role when covering for annual leave.
• Be responsible for daily activities including checking and managing rosters when required, attending handovers, reviewing resident progress
• Support and develop clinical practice through a hands-on approach with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in the delivery of care.
• Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

• BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
• Previous managerial training / experience is an advantage.
• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
• Sound decision making ability.
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
• Results driven.

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the Care Centre. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Manager.