Clinical Nurse Manager I

Contract Type

This role is offered as a specific purpose contract on a full-time basis, comprising 37.5 hours per week.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic and supportive team as a Clinical Nurse Manager I in our Services for Older Persons. The CNM I will work in close collaboration with the CNM II in leading and supporting the ward-based team that is committed to a philosophy of holistic care and interdisciplinary team working. The CNMI will support the CNM II in the following:

• The leadership, management and co-ordination of the day-to-day running of the ward.
• The supervision of evidence based care of the older person.
• Manage change effectively, as required.
• Ensuring that the needs of patients and their families are met within available resources.
• Take an active role in service development, staff training and budgetary planning.
• Acting as a positive role model for nursing staff within the department.
• To facilitate effective communication within the ward and the internal departments in the Service for Older Persons.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of staff for the service, if required.
• Deputise for the CNM II, as required, according to service needs.
• Provide Hospital Management cover (bleep holding) and associated duties, as required.
• Working with and delegating appropriately to Staff Nurses and Health Care Assistants

Essential Criteria

A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post:

Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting: