Clinical Nurse Manager

Mowlam Healthcare Services; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Kilkenny is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure high standards of care and lead a team in delivering effective nursing practices. The role involves supervising medication management, supporting staff development, and conducting audits. Required qualifications include a BSc in Nursing and strong leadership skills. This position offers a supportive environment focused on resident care.

Qualifications

• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• Flexibility to work in the Care Centre.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing and social care.
• Supervise medication administration and staff compliance.
• Lead training and development of staff.
• Conduct audits and monitor documentation.
• Interact with residents and support their families.
• Assist with management duties for the Director of Nursing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making ability

Motivation of self and others

Teamwork

Results driven

Education

BSc in General Nursing or equivalent

Previous managerial training or experience

Job description

We are now inviting applications for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager in Kilkenny Care Centre.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice: Ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care that meet the individual needs of each resident. Practices include adherence to care centre policies and best clinical standards, collaboration with staff, early identification of concerns, and development of action plans with the Director of Nursing, reviewing residents with pressure sores, sustained falls, or clinical decline, troubleshooting ongoing clinical and non-clinical issues, and conducting comprehensive resident assessments with ongoing monitoring and modifications.
• Medication Management: Supervise medication administration and staff compliance, order monthly stock, compile inventory, review medication audits with the Director of Nursing, and liaise with GPs and pharmacy regarding reviews and audits.
• Staff Supervision & Training: Lead by example with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants; participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal in collaboration with the Director of Nursing; support Care Assistants to maintain a professional, caring approach and ensure high standards of direct care; implement Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant practices and monitor effectiveness; assess training needs and deliver in-house training (e.g., infection control, palliative care, understanding challenging behaviour).
• Auditing: Review recent admissions and ensure documentation of assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care; monitor cleanliness, hygiene, and relationships among staff; ensure environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out with actionable plans; conduct medication, health & safety audits, risk assessments, and risk management plans with the Director of Nursing; address documentation issues in Epicare with staff.
• Residents/Relatives – Person Centred: Interact with and support residents and families daily; act as a key contact for relatives and visitors and promote the Care Centre; handle complaints promptly at the point of contact.
• Management: Assist with Director of Nursing responsibilities when covering for annual leave; manage rostering, attend handovers, review resident progress; support and develop clinical practice through hands-on leadership with staff; implement the Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard staff, residents and others.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
• Previous managerial training or 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 in and promote a team environment.
• Results driven.

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

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Note: This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and range of duties; it does not detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, 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.