Clinical Nurse Manager II, Medical

We are seeking to recuit an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager II, Medical for Sligo University Hospital.

Clinical Nurse Manager II Medical Ward Sligo University Hospital

A 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 expression of interest stage.

Informal Enquiries:

Name:Jennifer Flannery

Job Title:Acting Director of Nursing – Medical Directorate

Tel: 087 3425261

Email: jennifer.flannery@hse.ie

Purpose of the Post:

The post of Clinical Nursing Manager II, Medical has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, 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 /Clinical

The 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 co-ordination, 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 Guidelines
• National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines.
• Local policies, protocols and guidelines
• Current legislation