Clinical Nurse Manager.

CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER Location: Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive, based on experience Medforce are currently recruiting for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to join a well-established nursing home in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered General Nurse with clinical leadership or management experience to take on a key role within a supportive residential care environment. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, you will provide hands-on clinical leadership, support the nursing and care teams, and help ensure consistently high standards of resident care. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Leadership

• Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership to Staff Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
• Ensure nursing and care practices consistently meet the required clinical, regulatory and quality standards.
• Complete comprehensive resident assessments and ensure care plans are appropriately developed, reviewed and updated.
• Monitor residents who are clinically unwell or experiencing falls, pressure sores or other clinical concerns.
• Identify and escalate clinical and operational issues to the Director of Nursing.
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate clinical action plans.

Medication Management

• Supervise medication administration and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
• Support medication audits and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with GPs, pharmacies and other healthcare professionals regarding medication reviews.
• Assist with medication stock management and monthly inventory processes.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide day-to-day support, supervision and guidance to nursing and care staff.
• Assist with staff training, development and performance reviews.
• Identify training requirements and support the delivery of appropriate training.
• Promote high standards of professionalism, dignity and person-centred care.
• Support the effective implementation of named nurse and named care assistant responsibilities.

Quality & Auditing

• Review new admissions and ensure appropriate assessments and care planning are completed.
• Carry out and support clinical, medication, health and safety, infection control and environmental audits.
• Monitor standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursing home.
• Ensure audit findings are followed up and appropriate action plans are implemented.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality resident care.

Residents & Families

• Develop positive relationships with residents, families and visitors.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents and their relatives.
• Respond to concerns and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Promote a person-centred approach that respects residents’ individual needs, preferences and dignity.

Management Support

• Work closely with the Director of Nursing in the day-to-day management of the nursing home.
• Provide cover for the Director of Nursing during annual leave and other absences.
• Support roster management, staff handovers and daily operational requirements.
• Review resident progress and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across the nursing home.

REQUIREMENTS

• BSc in General Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with NMBI.
• Previous experience working within elderly care or a nursing home environment.
• Previous clinical leadership, supervisory or management experience is desirable.
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to motivate and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A hands-on, flexible and proactive approach.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your clinical leadership and management experience.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Key leadership role within an established nursing home.

If you are a Registered General Nurse looking to take the next step in your career and develop your leadership experience within elderly care, we’d love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, contact Martin Miller at Medforce or submit your CV today.