We are currently searching for that distinguish Clinical Nurse Manager for the Cork area, specifically dealing with the needs of our elderly residents, 24 hours a day. The is a caring team who work hard to make everyone feel happy, secure and at home.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident.

• Ensuring that the home policies and best clinical standards are always practiced.

• Working with different staff members in all areas to ensure that standards are maintained.

• Supervise medication administration and compliance by nursing staff.

• Order monthly stock and compile monthly stock inventory.

• Work alongside and be a visible presence with the Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.

• Participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal for Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.

• Work with Care Assistants, ensuring that they have a professional, yet caring approach to the residents, and that they provide a high standard of direct care.

• Review recent admissions ensuring appropriate assessments, planning implementation and evaluation of care is documented.

• Responsible for ensuring environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly and that action plans are implemented and sustained.

• Responsible for carrying out of medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and drawing up risk management plans – in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.

• Interact and support residents and families daily. The CNM is a key point of contact for all relatives and visitors and an ambassador for the home.

• Ability to assist with all the Director of Nursing responsibilities to effectively take on the role when covering for annual leave.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

• First level registration.

• Previous managerial training / experience, 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate for further details and full job spec please email your CV to Apply