CNM- Clare (Elderly Care)
FRS Recruitment
- Shannon, Co Clare
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensuring that the home policies and best clinical standards are always practiced.
- Troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues and non-clinical issues and escalating to the Director of Nursing.
- Perform comprehensive assessments of residents and monitor ongoing assessments and modifications.
- Supervise medication administration and compliance by nursing staff.
- Order monthly stock and compile monthly stock inventory.
- Liaise with GP's and pharmacy with regards to medication reviews and audits.
- Work alongside and be a visible presence with the Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.
- Participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal for Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
- Work with Care Assistants, ensuring that they have a professional, yet caring approach to the residents, and that they provide a high standard of direct care.
- Review recent admissions ensuring appropriate assessments, planning implementation and evaluation of care is documented.
- In addition to observing practice, the CNM also monitors standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and fosters an effective working relationship and good communication between Staff Nurses, Care Assistants, and housekeeping staff.
- Responsible for ensuring environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly and that action plans are implemented and sustained.
- Interact and support residents and families daily. The CNM is a key point of contact for all relatives and visitors and an ambassador for the home.
- Ensure that complaints are swiftly deal with at the point of contact.
- Be responsible for daily activities including checking and managing rosters when required, attending handovers, reviewing resident progress
- Support and develop clinical practice through a hands-on approach with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in the delivery of care.
- Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others.