Job Description
Sligo University Hospital provides high-quality healthcare to the people of Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan.SUH provides Acute Inpatient, Outpatient, and Day Services as well as Regional Specialty Services in Ophthalmology and Ear, Nose and Throat Services.SUH has a Medical Academy with NUI Galway which includes clinical rotations/education for medical students from NUI Galway on Sligo University Hospital Campus.Skills and AttributesMedicalMedical NursingClinical Nurse Manager IIDescriptionWe are seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager II, Medical for Sligo University Hospital.Clinical Nurse Manager II Medical Ward Sligo University HospitalA panel may be created as a result of this supplementary campaign for Sligo University Hospital from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.The tenure of the post will be outlined at the expression of interest stage.Informal Enquiries:Name: Jennifer FlanneryJob Title: Acting Director of Nursing – Medical DirectorateTel: 087 3425261Purpose of the Post:The post of Clinical Nursing Manager II, Medical has a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional/clinical leadership.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:· The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree.· Maintain throughout the Group’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.· Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme.Professional / ClinicalThe Clinical Nurse Manager II, Medical will:· Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence-based, care planning approach.· Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.· Be responsible for the coordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service user care by all staff in designated area(s).· 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 GuidelinesNational and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelinesLocal policies, protocols and guidelinesSligo University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr