Clinical Nurse Manager

at  Bartra Healthcare

We would like to invite applications the position of Clinical Nurse Manager in Nenagh Rehabilitation Unit, Tyone, Nenagh Co. Tipperary,

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA/ QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Qualifications
A registered General Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable:
Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology
Management qualifications
Gerontology experience
Experience in Psycho Geriatric Nursing Care/Psychiatry/Adult Disabled.
Have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process.
IT Skills
Experience
Essential:
Minimum three years post graduate experience with a minimum of one-year experience at CNM level.
Have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process.
Desirable:
Experience in psycho geriatric nursing care/psychiatry/adult disabled.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities
Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care to the residents or patients is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of Bartra Healthcare.
Ensure recognition of the resident/ patient as an individual; ensuring their rights, needs and comfort are given priority during the provision of care.
Develop relationships with residents/patients, which facilitates their autonomy, informed choice and evidence-based decision-making.
Promote and maintain resident/patients’ safety and provide quality care through respecting the privacy, dignity, and their rights.
Maximise the residents’/patients capacity to exercise personal autonomy and choice.
Assist residents/ patients to maintain their sense of identity and include them in decision making whenever possible.
Ensure that Bartra Healthcare is operated in a manner that respects the age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family status, civil status, race, religious beliefs and ethnic and cultural background of each resident.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for the following in relation to Governance, Leadership and Management:
In the absence of the Assistant Director of Nursing, undertake the role and responsibilities of the Person-in-Charge in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards.
Support the Registered Provider/Director of Nursing the day to day management of the Place of Work
Act as a member of the Bartra Healthcare Teams, including, as deemed required by the Registered Provider/Director of Nursing, the Multidisciplinary Care Team, the Risk Management Team, the Incident Management Team and the Infection Control Team.