St. James Hospital | Clinical Nurse Manager II: General Intensive Care Unit

Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager II: General Intensive Care Unit Job Reference Number:000939 Closing Date:Sunday, 29th December 2024 Purpose of the Role: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of the highest standard of nursing care to patients, manage all nursing and allied staff in the ward/unit, and be responsible for maintaining and developing professional standards. The role of the CNM II is to: Provide efficient and effective management of the ward/unit in such a way as to provide a safe environment for patients and staff, while making the best use of resources. Promote collaboration within the multidisciplinary team. Engage with key stakeholders to ensure hygiene standards are maintained for patients, staff, and visitors. Proactively manages quality and safety standards at local and directorate level. The Clinical Nurse Manager II must adhere to Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours for Registered Nurses. Shows leadership potential to make an impact, influence, energise, and inspire others across the directorate and pan organisation. Embraces change and acts to implement evidence based best practice where appropriate. Is aware of 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. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. Required: Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register. 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital/relevant clinical area within the last 7 years. Demonstrate management experience throughout the last 2 years. Post registration course relevant to Intensive Care Nursing. Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Experience in teaching and assessing the nursing and HCA team throughout the last 2 years. Experience of working with Critical Care Information Systems Experience of using advanced critical care equipment. Desired: Management course. Research component incorporated into the postgraduate course. Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems.