Due to expansion; Sonas Nursing Homes have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Manager to join our wonderful team in our newy extended Nursing Home, Sonas Melview, Clonmel, County Tipperary.

Role Summary: The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is responsible to direct and coordinate the management of the Nursing Home, establish and maintain a standard of residential care and activities in accordance with the best national and international practices and within available resources. Support and assist the PIC in coordinating the management of all staff ensuring to establish and maintain the standard as set out by Sonas and Statutory Regulations. Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• In the absence of the Person in Charge; undertake the role and responsibilities of the PIC in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and HIQA National Quality Standards.
• Support and assist the PIC in overseeing the organisation, management and operations of all aspects of the Nursing Home in coordination with the Registered Provider.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to staff thus improving standards and maintaining a high morale amongst the team.
• Establish and maintain through high standards of professional conduct and practice, a caring environment which person-centred and is conducive to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual individual needs of the residents.
• Promote, encourage and practice the ethos of person-centred care.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
• Contribute to the safeguarding of residents, taking steps to protect residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to inform the relevant parties of any concerns.
• Must be available to work day, night and weekend shifts when required.

Education & Qualifications:

• Third Level Degree in Nursing.
• Registered with An Bord Altranais and hold an active PIN.
• Current and valid Infection Control, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling, Medication Management, CPR, Dementia, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).
• Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or equivalent is essential. In the absence of such a qualification, the appointee will be required to undertake such training.
• Post-registration qualification in Gerontology or Dementia Care is desirable.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ post-registration nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a Nursing Home environment.
• Minimum 1 year work experience in a management capacity is desirable.
• Proven clinical competence and passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people.

As a member of our team, you will be there to help our residents through the day with compassion, dignity and respect. and in turn you receive many benefits of working for Sonas Nursing Homes:

• Financial support with RCSI Exams where applicable.
• Support with visa applications where applicable.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• All meals provided while on duty
• Uniform & name badge provided
• Friendly & supportive working environment
• Employee well-being initiative available
• Refer a Friend Bonus Payment Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Induction Training Program
• Education Assistance Program

How to Apply:

To submit your application; click on the 'Apply' button

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Sonas is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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