Clinical Nurse Manager II - Nurse Practice Development

Bon Secours Health System; Limerick; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Manager II - Nurse Practice Development in Limerick. You will lead the nursing department’s education, audit, and quality initiatives, promote evidence-based practice, and drive standardisation and training for the Electronic Health Record.

You will foster Careful Nursing principles, mentor staff, and participate in internal and external accreditation programs, while ensuring adherence to national guidelines and professional

Qualifications

• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the NMBI.
• Teaching & Assessing qualification is desirable.
• 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital within the last 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support evidence-based nursing practice.
• Embed the Careful Nursing Philosophy and Professional Practice Model in clinical practice.
• Lead and participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify and assess learning needs of nursing staff and HCAs.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate education programmes using blended learning.
• Facilitate clinical skills training in classroom and clinical settings.
• Support preceptorship, mentorship, and staff development.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership in nursing practice development.
• Support service improvements and innovation.
• Participate in accreditation and quality processes (e.g. JCI, HIQA, NMBI, JAG).
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality indicators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Audit and quality

Education

RN Registration with NMBI

Job description

Bon Secours Health System has a rich history in Limerick, beginning with the acquisition of Barringtons Hospital on George's Quay in 2017. While the site has served the community well, its limitations led to our vision for a new, state-of-the-art facility to better serve the growing healthcare needs of the region. In 2021, we took the next step towards this vision by breaking ground on the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick in Towlerton, Ballysimon, with an investment of €190 million. This new hospital is now open and provides advanced medical and surgical care in a modern, sustainable setting.

As part of Ireland's largest private hospital group, Bon Secours Health System operates across the country, with over 4,000 staff members and a commitment to delivering compassionate, world-class healthcare. This new hospital in Limerick forms a key part of our ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients.

The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, from cardiology to ophthalmology, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare provision in the Mid-West. We are still recruiting exceptional people to join our team as we continue to expand our services at our new state-of-the-art hospital.

Clinical Nurse Manager II - Nurse Practice Development Full-time (37.5 hours per week) | Permanent Salary €62,699.00 - €79,221.00 dependent on relevant experience.

Purpose of This Role:

The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Nurse Practice Development will lead and support the nursing department through education, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. The CNM2 (NPD) will promote evidence-based practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care and nursing standards. The CNM 2 (NPD) will play a key role in the standardisation, implementation, education and support of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and in the embedding of the Careful Nursing Philosophy and Professional Practice Model.

Candidate Criteria:

Qualifications: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Teaching & Assessing qualification

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and Support Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
• Promote and embed the Careful Nursing Philosophy and Professional Practice Model and support staff to translate this philosophy into their clinical practice.
• Lead and participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify and assess learning needs of nursing staff and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs).
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate education programmes using a blended learning approach inclusive of online learning, workshops, information sessions, and clinical skills fair.
• Facilitate clinical skills training in both classroom and clinical environments.
• Support preceptorship, mentorship, and staff development.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership in nursing practice development within the nursing department.
• Support the implementation of service improvements and innovation.
• Participate in internal and external quality and accreditation processes (e.g. JCI, HIQA, NMBI and JAG).
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with national standards, policies, and guidelines

Essential Requirements:

• R.G.N Registration 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital within the last 7 years
• Suitable management experience and /or qualification
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, accountability and communication skills
• Knowledge of nursing guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Detailed understanding of the application of the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives
• Incorporating the Scope of Practice and Professional Guidance.
• Broad based knowledge of current nursing research issues pertinent to practice.
• Experience of clinical audit and standard setting.
• Promote and foster a culture of Care, Compassion and Commitment honouring the core values of Bon Secours Hospital System

If you're a motivated and enthusiastic nurse with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you!

Informal Inquiries: Ms Sheila Lee - Assistant Director Of Nursing Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer.

Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.