JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager
Responsible to: Home Manager
Accountable to: Operations Manager
Liases with: Deputy Manager
Minimum Qualifications: RGN/RMN
Experience of Continuing care of the Elderly
Philosophy of Care: We aim to provide a safe and homely environment where the unique needs of each individual are recognised and skilled staff are available. To ensure that they can meet the needs of each individual, we offer training and development for all our staff and to ensure that service standards are achieved, we maintain a comprehensive quality assurance programme.
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Job summary: The post holder is recognised as a Clinical Nurse Manager within the group. He/she will have direct clinical involvement in, and extensive knowledge of Continuing Care of the Elderly, and have evidence of post-basic education and a commitment to professional development. The post holder will provide a resource facility by having knowledge of current research and offering clinical supervision and support to other staff.
Outline of duties:
• Liaise with primary nurses and offer assistance/advice regarding the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in relation to residents’ individual needs.
• Contribute to the development of the Home’s Philosophy and promote the aims of individual personal care.
• Liaise with medical and para-medical staff and attend review meetings where appropriate.
• Provide a focus for the development of a clinical supervision model.
• Communicate effectively within the Home on Clinical and other issues.
• Take responsibility for the management of the clinical areas with the aim of setting and maintaining the highest possible standards.
• To manage al resources effectively, including manpower, clinical products and being aware of wastage.
• In the absence of Home Manager and Deputy, be in charge of the Home and participate in the ‘on call’ rota as required.
• Ensure that trained staff comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Contribute as a counsellor and advisor to support workers and other staff on matters relating to Care of the Elderly.
• Maintain the highest possible professional image of the Home within the Community.
• Provide teaching sessions for nursing staff on specific professional issues.
• Act as an educational resource for newly appointed staff.
• Act as a mentor and provide clinical supervision as required.
• Through the performance appraisal mechanism, identify own learning own learning needs and set objective appropriately.
• Act as a change agent in developing innovative practices in relation to client care.
• Develop a research culture within the Home, by encouraging staff to read and utilise current research.
Participate with the Quality Assurance Team in evaluating the overall effectiveness of services delivered.
A Job Description is not rigid, but acts as a guide to the functions of the postholder.
