Job Description
Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager I: Emergency Department Job Reference Number:000730 Closing Date:Sunday, 20th October 2024 Purpose of the Role: The post holder will be responsible for the education and development of nursing staff, by means of in-service training and orientation of new staff, and by arranging the clinical experience and supervision of the nursing team. Key Duties and Responsibilities The role of the CNM I is to: Provide orientation and supervision for new nursing staff, ensuring they are aware of the policies and procedures to be followed. Identify training needs of the nursing and Health Care Assistant team whilst providing guidance and support where necessary. Encourage evidence based practice using a care planning approach to nursing care. Monitor and evaluate the care given. In consultation with the CNM II and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes. Collaborate with medical, paramedical, and others to devise a plan of care. Ensure it is implemented and evaluated. Engage with key stakeholders to ensure high standards of care are delivered and maintained for patients, staff, and visitors. Proactively manage quality and safety standards at local level. Deputise for the CNM II as required. The Registered Nurse must adhere to Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours. Is aware and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies, and procedures, relevant to their area of practice. Communicates effectively in English language, written and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. * The above Role Profile 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/them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Required: Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register. 3 years post-registration experience inan acute hospital/relevant clinical areawithin the last 5 years. Demonstrate management/in-charge experience within the last year. Postgraduate qualification in Emergency Nursing. Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Experience in teaching and assessing the nursing and Health Care Assistant team. Desired: Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems. Skills: CNM I Clinical Nurse Manager I Emergency Department