CNM1

4 Permanent, whole-time vacancies available in the Housing First Initiative, based in The Social Inclusion Office, in the 5 counties; Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford.

The post of CNM1 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are holding a case load, quality assurance, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership.

To be responsible for the management and recovery orientated integrated care for individuals presenting to the Housing First Services and care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. To work with the Homeless population who are experiencing street homelessness and those in emergency accommodation.

The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical, professional and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, working directly with clients and carrying a caseload, have experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.

Candidate Requirements:

1. You must be registered in the Psychiatric Division of the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.

2. Have at least 3 years post registration experience 1 of which must be in Psychiatric Nursing

3. Have clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the function role. Have adequate knowledge of psychiatric nursing administration procedures.

4. You must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

The Clinical Nurse Manager (Mental Health) 1 will:

- Professional / Clinical

• Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care for service users according to service standards.

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines.

• Practice nursing according to:

• Professional Clinical Guidelines

• National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines

• Local policies, protocols and guidelines

• Current legislation

• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.

• Encourage evidence-based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.

• Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.

• Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice.

• Work closely with colleagues within the health services Region of the Housing First Team and homeless team, including the key worker / case manager responsible for housing and tenancy support.

- Health and Safety

• Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for service users, 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 service user care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care.

• Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms.

- Personnel / Administrative

• Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the CNM2.

• 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 resources.

• Assess and monitor trends through collection and analysis of activity and data and keeping CNM2 and Senior Nursing Management informed of changing work patterns, which may require increased resource allocation.

• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.

- Education and Training

• Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate.

• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.

• Provide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and assigned students.

• Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme.

Candidates should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to lead on clinical practice and service quality.

• Demonstrate promotion of evidence-based decision making.

• Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism.

• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively.

• Demonstrate the ability to build, lead and manage a team.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships.

• Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills.

• Demonstrate initiative and innovation in the delivery of service.

• Demonstrate resilience and composure.

• Demonstrate openness to change.

• Demonstrate integrity and ethical stance.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skill, and be able to demonstrate a high standard of verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrate the ability to practice safely and effectively to fulfilling the professional responsibility of the role within his/her scope of practice

• Demonstrate evidence of a commitment to personal professional development, training and nursing research.

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.

• Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice.

• Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance practices and their application to nursing procedures.

• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures, managing attendance etc.

• Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g. legislation relevant to the service area, health and safety, infection control etc.

• Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policies in relation to the clinical / designated area.

• Demonstrate an awareness of the Health Service Transformation Programme.

• Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.

A full job specification is available on request.