Clinical Nurse Manager II, Renal Dialysis

Sligo University Hospital is seeking to recruit a Clinical Nurse Manager II in the Renal Dialysis Department;.

Location of Post:

Renal Dialysis Department - Sligo University Hospital

There is currently one whole-time vacancy available which will be filled on a permanent basis. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Sligo University Hospital from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

Name:Fidelma Martyn

Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing

Telephone: 071 9171111 Exn: 72520

Email: Fidelma.martyn@hse.ie

Purpose of the Post:

The purpose of this post is to manage and coordinate Renal Dialysis services. Ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided to patients attending the renal service.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the 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 hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.

· Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme.

Professional /Clinical

The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 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