Clinical Nurse Manager

Description:

Bloomfield Hospital provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer`s, Parkinson`s, and Huntington`s Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia and mood disorders. We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington's disease. We also provide specialist palliative care to individuals with mental health needs. In Bloomfield Hospital there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life. This care is delivered through a Multi-disciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.

Key Responsibilities Will Include
 

• To provide continued strategic and operational development, coordination, and management following national and regulatory standards and with regard to best practices.
• Ensure that the nursing service provision is delivered to the highest standard of treatment, and care and that safety is maintained.
• Ensure the highest standard of compliance with regulatory programmes including Health & Safety and Risk Management standards.
• As an active leader, have the knowledge and experience to deliver operational change programmes in the nursing service.
• Collaboration with residents, family, nursing, carers, and other staff in goal setting and care planning.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary/healthcare team and work in cooperation and collaboration with team members.
• Ensure that all practices, procedures, and policies conform to the service and strategic plans of the organization.
   

The Successful Candidates Will Meet The Following Requirements
 

• Be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (with An Bord Altranais/NMBI or eligibility to register).
• Have a minimum of five years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in mental health.
• Must possess requisite knowledge and ability including a high suitability standard and clinical, managerial, leadership, and administrative competencies.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Commission requirements.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of health, safety, and other statutory regulations affecting a healthcare organization.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.
• Excellent people management experience and skills.
• Demonstrate ability to respond to and manage medical and psychiatric emergencies.