Clinical Nurse Manager 2

A Little Bit About UsEstablished in 1917, Leopardstown Park Hospital is set within beautiful private grounds and located in the picturesque suburb of Foxrock in South County Dublin.The Hospital has a unique heritage with a proud tradition of caring for ex-service personnel. Today the hospital retains its service personnel links and also meets thespecialist older persons’ needs of the general public. We are committed to the delivery of the highest standard of person-centred care and to supporting the development of our employees.We have large landscaped areas for Residents to enjoy,relax, garden or exercise. Our food is prepared by our team of highly trained chefs and we pride ourselves on offering a balanced, nutritious diet using fresh, quality ingredients to meet all our residents' preferences and their specific dietary needs.Our aim is to offer a safe, welcoming and stimulating home to our Residents. With 140 inpatient beds, the hospital is a public voluntary hospital run by the Leopardstown Park Hospital Board and subject to regulation by HIQA. It provides specialist older persons’ services in the areas of rehabilitation, respite, day services and residential care.The Hospital is entering a new era of development and modernisation with some areas being upgraded and infrastructure being replaced with a new hospital as part of the HSE capital plan.Salary Scale for CNM2 Position €51,422 - €60,792 (plus a geriatric lead allowance of €2,347 per annum)The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering the highest quality care, be an experienced leader and excellent communicator. It is essential that applicants have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience working with older persons and a robust understanding and knowledge of HIQA standards.Applicants must be registered on the Register of Nurses as maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, suitable qualified and interested candidates will hold appropriate post registration experience. A post registration qualification in management and or gerontology is advantageous however not essential. The service provides general care of the elderly with some elderly rehabilitation and respite serviceThe client group is care of the older persons ( > 65 years) with some rehabilitationThe team structure is interdisciplinary; including Clinical Nurse Managers, Staff Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Medical Officer as well as Consultant Physician and Geriatricians. The Health and Social Care Professionals are made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Social Worker, Dietician. Household staff also play an important role in the servicePeople are admitted from the local hospitals, home and community services Professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing or designated officer Will report to the A.D.O.N.The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will be accountable for the  management of the unit. This includes the determination of work to be done, the rostering and allocation of the work, the coaching and supervision of staff, teaching and training of nurse and support staff and participation in the ongoing development and evaluation of systems and programmes of care delivery. This includes assessment of resident care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care plans and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.Professional and Clinical Practice The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will: Be responsible for the coordination, assessment, planning and implementation and review of care for service users in adherence to standards. Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to residents within the guidelines of NMBI. The CNM 2 will practice according to: Professional clinical guidelines National and Leopardstown Park Hospital guidelines, policies and procedures Current legislation including HIQA Standards and Nursing Home  Legislation. Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post Encourage evidence based practice, using individual assessment and care plan Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in cooperation with other team members. Collaborate with residents, family and carers and other staff in the provision of care including support and advice Communicate verbally and in writing the results of assessments, care provision, and communicate recommendations to the team and other relevant others in accordance with service policy. Plan admissions, discharges or transfer with all relevant stakeholders. Assist in providing staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect. Maintain accurate up to date records in accordance with local and national guidelines. Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards protocols and guidelines to ensure delivery and evaluation of evidence based practices. Coordination and participation in clinical audit. Lead and implement change Operate within the Scope of Nursing Practice-seek advice and assistance from his/her manager with any case or issues that provide beyond the scope of his/her professional competence in line with the principles of best practice and clinical governance. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation. Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. Health and Safety The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will:Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors e.g. by contributing to risk assessment.Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e. g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to resident care or well being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of careEnsure completion of Incident FormsAdhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of dutyLiaise with other relevant staff e.g. Infection Control Manager, Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist, Procurement Officer re appropriateness for procurement of equipment. Risk ManagementThe Clinical Nurse Manager willBe actively involved in the identification and management of riskAssess risk utilising the local risk management processes as outlined in risk management policy documents.Complete and review action plans pertaining to risk.Complete near miss and incident documentationProvide learning to staff from incidents and near misses. Education and Training The Clinical Nurse Manager 2, willEngage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriateBe familiar with the curriculum training programme for students nurses/ health Care Assistants and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programmeEngage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriateProvide a high level of professional and clinical leadershipProvide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and assigned studentsParticipate in the assessment of student nurse/ Health Care Assistants proficiency in clinical nursing skills Personnel / Administrative The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will:Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as assigned by the A.D.O.N./D.O.N.Provide the necessary co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff in designated area(s) of responsibility, ensuring that skill mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and ensuring maximisation of available resourcesAssess and monitor trends through collection and analysis of activity and data and keep ADON and DON advised of changing work patterns, which may require a change in resources allocationCollaborate with the ADON and DON in preparing, implementing and evaluating budget and service plans for the clinical areaCo-operate in managing all resources-including nursing and non-nursing staff within an agreed budgetPromote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplaceAssist in maintaining the necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements/contribute to quality assurance by assisting in data collectionEnsure that resident/patient care equipment is maintained to an appropriate standardEnsure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital mattersParticipate actively in the Nursing Management structure ‘acting up’ when requiredEngage in IT developments as they apply to residents and service administrationPrepare roster for the assigned unit night and day, annual leave etc. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. CLOSING DATE: Friday 15th July 2022 Leopardstown Park Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.