CNM3 Clinical Site Manager Clinical Nurse Manager Hospital

Clinical Site Manager
CNM3 Grade
Dublin Hospital

Our client an established hospital in Dublin is currently recruiting a Clinical Site Manager, this is a CNM3 Grade. This is a leadership role that is vital in supporting the Nursing management of the Hospital.

The post holder will enable enhanced expert clinical leadership and support to the Nursing Team to ensure a safe delivery of a safe, efficient and effective quality service.
The CNM III plays a key role in providing clinical and professional leadership and supporting and promoting Nursing values. The CNM III will support our team to ensure the achievement and operational of service initiatives and the strategic goals of nursing and the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
*Provide leadership and management in the maintenance and development of a high quality nursing care provision
*Assist and direct Nursing Services ensuring that a high standard of patient care is maintained on all Wards and Nursing Departments
*Support and encourage staff in the implementation of hospital procedures and policies
*Participate in the formulation and review of specific policies, procedures and protocols in collaboration with the appropriate stakeholders
*Monitor patient and service activity and the delivery of agreed levels of service
*Support staff learning within the clinical areas
*Maintain contact with acutely ill/deteriorating patients throughout the hospital and provide clinical expertise to ward staff
*Attend clinical emergencies throughout the hospital and follow up with appropriate guidance and support
*Manage and promote safe delivery of expanded nurse role e.g. shared tasks in the Out-of-Hours period
*Liaise with the Nurse Practice Development Unit to ensure delivery of evidence based care
*Understand and co-ordinate patient flow activity in line with best practice and set key performance indicators (KPIs) in conjunction with the ADON/Director of Nursing to monitor the effectiveness of the role. Develop reports and utilise data to inform decisions
*Support the development of a culture of continuous quality improvement
*Ensure clinical emergencies are managed and communicated/escalated to the relevant manager at the appropriate time
*Manage any issues which interfere with clinical standards of care and communicate/escalate to relevant Managers
*Lead and contribute effectively to the change process within the Hospital
*Promote appropriate handling of complaints as they arise. Investigate and review systems and processes and monitor the necessary action taken to resolve any underlying problems, including education arising as a result of a complaint
*Participates in the development of the annual nursing department services plan, advocating for Out-of-Hours requirements
*Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to legislative requirements
*Promote and support the delivery of quality improvement plans and other components of internal and external quality assurance programmes
*Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to legislative requirements
* Clinical/Professional Practice
* Clinical Governance
* Professional Leadership
* Self-Development
* Information Technology
* Health & Safety
* Confidentiality

Essential Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register with NMBI

Essential Experience
* 7 years post registration experience of nursing, with 5 of the 7 years in an Acute Care setting
* A minimum of 2 years experience at Clinical Nurse Manager II or equivalent level
ACLS training complete or be willing to undertake within a designated timeframe.
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Preceptorship Course & Supervision of staff and students
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Leadership and management skills
* Good IT skills


Excellent Salary & benefits for the right candidate
For more information & full job spec Please Call Maria O' Dwyer to on 087 2951493 for a confidential chat & please email your full CV as a word attachment to md@headhuntinternational.com