NAAS-- - Clinical Nurse Manager, Day Hospital

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Day Hospital

There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Naas General Hospital.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospitalfrom which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only***

Informal Enquiries:

Ms Deirdre Twomey, Assistant Director of Nursing

Naas General Hospital

Email: Deirdre.twomey6@hse.ie

Purpose of the Post

To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility.

The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.

The primary role of the CNM 2 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.

Eligibility Criteria

Professional Qualifications, Experience etc.

1.Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post possess:

1. Professional Qualifications & Experience

(i) Are registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.

And

(ii) Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 1 must be in the speciality of Care of the older person in an acute setting.

And

(iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

And

(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

2. Annual registration

(i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

And

(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

4. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

5. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post specific Requirements

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the area in care of the older person in an acute setting, as relevant to the role.

***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only***