Clinical Nurse Manager — Lead at New 88-Bed Care Centre

Mowlam Healthcare; Tralee; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowlam Healthcare in Tralee is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead clinical practice, supervision and audits in our brand-new 88-bed care centre in Killeen, Oakpark. You will oversee medication management, staff development and quality assurance to ensure high standards of resident care.

The role requires nursing leadership, NMBI registration and a track record in clinical governance. You will drive infection control, safety and continuous improvement with the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

• BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the home policies and best clinical standards are always practiced.
• Work with staff across areas to maintain standards and follow up with the Director of Nursing for action plans.
• Review residents with pressure sores / falls / clinically unwell to plan appropriate management.
• Troubleshoot ongoing clinical and non-clinical issues and escalate to the Director of Nursing.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of residents and monitor ongoing assessments and modifications.
• 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 regarding medication reviews and audits.
• Work alongside Staff Nurses and Care Assistants as a visible presence.
• Participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal with the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure Care Assistants provide professional, compassionate direct care.
• Implement Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant practices and monitor effectiveness.
• Assess training needs and implement in-house training (infection control, palliative care, challenging behaviour).
• Review recent admissions ensuring assessments, planning, and evaluation of care is documented.
• Monitor cleanliness, hygiene, and communication between staff.
• Ensure environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out and action plans implemented.
• Carry out medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Audit Epicare and address issues in documentation with staff.
• Interact with residents and families daily; CNM is a point of contact for relatives and visitors.
• Ensure complaints are dealt with swiftly at the point of contact.
• Assist with Director of Nursing responsibilities during annual leave.
• Manage rosters, attend handovers, review resident progress.
• Support and develop clinical practice with staff.
• Implement Company Health and Safety Policy for safety.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Decision making

Team motivation

Initiative

Team player

Results driven

Education

BSc in General Nursing or equivalent

NMBI registration

Job description

Mowlam Healthcare in Tralee is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead clinical practice, supervision and audits in our brand-new 88-bed care centre in Killeen, Oakpark. You will oversee medication management, staff development and quality assurance to ensure high standards of resident care.

The role requires nursing leadership, NMBI registration and a track record in clinical governance. You will drive infection control, safety and continuous improvement with the Director of Nursing.