Clinical Nurse Manager 2 at Beaumont Hospital

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

77666.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Patient Care, Team Management, Resource Management, Evidence Based Practice, Communication Skills, Training and Development, Quality Assurance, Policy Implementation, Bed Management, Nursing Procedures, Patient Assessment, Infection Control, Staff Supervision, Health and Safety, Continuous Professional Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Post Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – St Pauls Ward Post Status: Permanent Department: Medical 1 Directorate Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Reports to: CNM 3 / Directorate Nurse Manager Salary: Appointment will be made on Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Grade (€61,463 - €77,666) at a point in line with Government pay policy. Hours of work: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 @ 12Noon Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. Position Summary: St Pauls ward is a busy 35 bedded acute Medical ward specialising in the care of patients with respiratory conditions, including those requiring high-acuity Non-invasive ventilation. The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 role plays a key leadership role in ensuring the clinical safety of all patients within the ward and co-ordinating the complex care needs of patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Supporting the clinical functions of the CNM 2 role, the successful applicant must have the administrative ability to support and lead a large team, through rostering, resource management and management of patient flow across the ward. The job holder is expected to demonstrate team leadership and management in the maintenance and development of a high quality nursing service to patients. The job holder will: 1. Direct, co-ordinate and provide a high quality, evidence based nursing service in a multidisciplinary environment. 2. Roster and supervise staff, teach and train nursing and support staff and ensure the economical management of resources. 3. Enable the training and development of nursing staff in the provision of safe and effective practice through team leadership, management and practical expertise. 4. Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, set standards of care and review and update nursing policies and procedures based on current and sound research. 5. Maintain effective communication and professional relationships within the nursing team and the multi-disciplinary team and clinical support services to ensure that a cohesive effective service is provided within the ward. 6. Audit the work of the Department and evaluate outcomes of care. Responsibilities Principal Duties and Responsibilities: MANAGERIAL 1. Be responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of the bed management policy in such a way that will ensure the effective utilisation of bed days, appropriate placement of patients and when necessary public/private accommodation mix. 2. Ensure the effective implementation of admission and discharge arrangements for patients and train ward staff to carry out such processes appropriately. 3. Alert Nurse Manager/Consultants/NCHD's to any problems which hinders the effective management of patients and utilisation of beds i.e. delays in investigation procedures etc. 4. Prepare weekly duty rosters of deployed staff in such a way that best facilitates the workload of the ward and ensures continuity of care. 5. Allocate nursing staff with appropriate numbers, skill-mix and level of experience to meet the caseload and other needs of the ward. 6. Advise Nurse Manager when staff levels fall below or are in excess of that considered adequate to meet the complexity and variations in workload. 7. Ensure that policies and procedures for the utilisation of locum/agency nurses are adhered to and that all documentation is correctly completed. 8. Arrange meal breaks in such a way that the Unit is adequately covered with experienced Nurses. 9. Be willing, in an emergency, to share personnel when required with other areas of the Hospital. 10. Guide, support and supervise the nursing staff to enable them to deliver the best possible standards of nursing care. 11. Lead and motivate staff and influence change in response to a changing health service environment. 12. Ensure the agreed hospital policies and procedures are known to and understood by staff and are implemented. 13. Participate in reviewing and updating existing policies and procedures and developing new policies, as required. 14. (a) Ensure the maintenance of a suitable environment for patients and staff with particular emphasis on Health and Safety. This will require that relationships with the Infection Control Team, Occupational Health Department, Fire Officer, Technical and Bio-engineering staff and providers of equipment will need to be established and maintained. (b) Ensure that Infection Control Policies for patients are implemented and that clinical practice guidelines for the avoidance of infections and the management of patients with infections are strictly adhered to. (c) Investigate incidents and accidents involving patients, staff and visitors in accordance with hospital policy and report these verbally and in writing to the Directorate Nurse Manager and implement corrective action when necessary. 15. Establish effective communications with Clinical Support Departments (i.e. Pathology, Radiology, Operating Theatre and Rehabilitation Services) to ensure that the services required for individual patients are co-ordinated and timely delivered. 16. Be responsible for the economical ordering and utilisation of Pharmacy and Medical Supplies for the ward, maintaining agreed stock levels and adjusting levels according to peaks and troughs in demand. 17. Establish communications with non-clinical departments (i.e. Catering, Contract Cleaning, Linen, Portering, Ward Supplies and Technical Services) to ensure that the services to the ward are provided to the highest possible standard and ensure economical utilisation of such services. 18. Ensure that all Equipment is checked before use and that staff are trained in the correct use of such equipment. 19. Ensure that staff take part in mandatory training on Cardiac Resuscitation, Handling and Lifting, Fire Procedures,Disaster Plan, Standard Precautions, Hand Hygiene and that they are competent in all areas. 20. Ensure that verbal and written nursing reporting systems are accurate and adequate and that nursing reports accompany patients who are being transferred to other units/centres. 21. Contribute to the development of operational and strategic plans for the Ward. 22. Convene regular ward meetings to encourage a positive staff environment and participation by staff in the development of the Services. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To be an effective practitioner able to establish and maintain a high quality evidence based nursing service. 2. Use a framework and model of nursing to assess individual patients needs which is consistent with the Department of Nursing policy and which reflects specialist needs and promotes patient participation in care. 3. Direct, supervise and support the nursing staff in the management of nursing care i.e, providing professional and specialist advice on the provision of nursing care and participate in the delivery of care. 4. Ensure clinical competency of staff in performing clinical procedures and introduce new clinical practices and techniques in an appropriate manner. 5. Ensure that appropriate nursing care is planned for individual patients based on need assessment and that each individual patient receives prescribed treatment and nursing care encompassing medical instructions and in conformance with established procedures and standards of care. 6. Review patients’ care-plans for appropriate patient goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing need. 7. Promote patient/family participation in care, identifying and meeting the learning needs of patients and their families. 8. Ensure the provision of timely and complete information and education for individual patients aimed at promoting independence, prevention of illness and promotion of health. 9. Ensure the provision of psychological support by nursing staff to patients and families. 10. Ensure adequate liaison by nursing staff with patient/family and Social Workers. 11. Maintain high standards of communication with Ward Staff and external agencies when accepting or transferring patients. 12. Apply research findings as appropriate to define patient population. Participate in research when necessary. STANDARDS AND QUALITY OF CARE Takes all steps possible to safeguard the welfare of patients through actively leading in:- 1. Quality initiatives within the Unit with the aim of improving patient care and promoting the further development of Nursing within the speciality.2. Identifying areas of practice which require review and update and lead in the development of evidence based practice in consultation with staff.3. Ensure the establishment of ward management and clinical standards within realistic targets and explicit limits as set by Directorate Nurse Manager. 4. Judge on the quality of nursing care provided i.e.: - Monitor and evaluate outcomes of nursing care for individual patients.- Check the quality of work done by individual members of the nursing team. 5. Participate in the collection and collation of statistical and clinical data. EDUCATION - STAFF DEVELOPMENT 1. Create and maintain an environment conducive to evidence based teaching, learning and practice. 2. Act as an effective role model, mentor and leader of staff i.e. leading by example. 3. Take all possible steps to promote the development of staff nurses with the aim of facilitating nurses to be autonomous and expert practitioners. 4. Identify training and development needs of individual staff assigned to the ward and set objectives for such learning. 5. Facilitate appropriate study days for nursing and support staff in accordance with Department of Nursing policy. 6. Identify and utilise teaching, learning and practice opportunities in the clinical setting and encourage problem based learning strategies based on patient health problems. 7. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of Induction/Orientation Training Programmes, Continuing Education Programmes and Post Graduate Nursing Programmes as appropriate. 8. Ensure the availability of appropriate information/educational resources for patients and families aiming to encourage independence, the prevention of illness and the promotion of health for renal patients. 9. Actively seek research findings, which will support clinical practice and participate actively with research opportunities within the Ward. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 1. Maintain a high level of staff morale, promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing, multidisciplinary and support staff within the practice area.2. Ensure that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by An Bord Altranais.3. Take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of the staff.4. Receive with courtesy, visiting professionals and lay visitors to the ward.5. Monitor sick leave and late attendances, receive calls from staff reporting sick and implement the sick leave regulations in consultation with Directorate Nurse Manager6. Handle staff complaints, grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with hospital policy and report to DNM as necessary on serious or unresolved issues.7. Carry out development and performance review interviews with individual post-graduate nursing staff, using job performance review in accordance with unit policy. WARD AUXILLARY STAFF 1. Ensure that the work of the Porters/Health Care Assistants is implemented to the required standard as per job specification. 2. Ensure that the systems for induction and training of auxiliary staff are implemented in a satisfactory manner. 3. Supervise, support and encourage auxiliary staff in the implementation of their role and ensure that nursing staff know and understand these roles. SELF DEVELOPMENT 1. Have a creative outlook enabling progress to be made towards the ultimate objective of reaching standards of excellence in the delivery of nursing care and in the co-ordination of multi-disciplinary care. 2. Maintain and update knowledge of relevant professional development and all current trends in the speciality of addiction nursing, and an awareness of future trends.3. Attend and participate in staff development programmes and attend speciality meetings and conferences, as required. 4. Discuss present performance and future needs with Directorate Nurse Manager, in accordance with hospital policy. ADMINISTRATIVE 1. Ensure the correct completion of unit records and reports. 2. Actively promote the utilisation and further development of clinical and administrative computerisation. 3. Assist in the preparation of the Annual Departmental Report. 4. Participate in the administration of unit budgetary/management. The job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment. Other specific work not covered in this job description may also be assigned by the Director of Nursing from time to time. Qualifications Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:(i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwivesmaintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (BordAltranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.(ii) Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregrate of 5 yearsfulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the specialityor related area.(iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly dischargethe functions of the role.(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard ofsuitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge thefunctions of the role. 2. Annual registration(i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevantdivision of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing andMidwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual PatientSafety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).3. HealthCandidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable ofundertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate areasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Desirable • A management course.• A Post graduate qualification in respiratory care If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position Further Information for Candidates Supplementary information: The Hospital www.beaumont.ie Management Unit: www.beaumont.ie/hr Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (No applications will be accepted through this email address) Name: Yvonne Whelan Title: Directorate Nurse Manager Email address: yvonnewhelan@beaumont.ie Telephone: 01 852 8197

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will lead and coordinate the nursing team in a busy acute medical ward, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective resource management. The role includes administrative responsibilities such as rostering, training staff, and maintaining communication within the multidisciplinary team.