Clinical Nurse Manager

Lead and implement change, with particular reference to HIQA standards

Display leadership, innovation and creativity through the work with staff and residents

Carry out and supervise audit of all aspects of nursing care for example: medication management and error, daily spot checks for all check lists utilised by nursing and care assistant staff (for example: shower/linen, restraint release, falls mats/falls beam, equipment and other check lists as the need arises)

Receive, supervise and oversee the reception of new residents

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care needed to address the resident's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs in accordance with the resident themselves

Provide support & supervision to care & nursing staff in all aspects including orientation of new staff, training and development of care staff, organising and co-ordinating their duties, guiding, supporting, motivating, monitoring and evaluating staff performance

Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors

Play an active part in daily resident hand-over, ensuring excellent communication between all staff caring for residents is maintained. Coordinate the shift, ensuring suitable delegation of tasks for nursing and care staff is allocated

Minimum requirements:

Nursing experience : Minimum 2 years in nursing home in Ireland with minimum of 5 years nursing experience (to include overseas)

Management Experience: Preferably has SSN or CNM experience already but not essential as can be trained into this role

Communication skills: Good clearly understandable English

Speciality: an interest in a particular area of nursing with courses undertaken: eg gerontology, infection control, dementia

Experience working in nursing homes essential for this role

Haven Bay Care Centre is based in Kinsale, co. Cork