CMN 1 - Galway

 Three Q have an opportunity for a Staff Nurse or CNM looking to progress their career. The Candidate would ideally possess some people management experience and would have previously worked in a Nursing home environment.

This post is ideal for a staff nurse with elderly care experience, who is keen to progress within their career. The role has similar responsibilities to a CNM, while at the same time remaining hands on in terms of patient care.

Key Responsibilities
Ensure agreed standards of nursing care are practised in relation to statutory requirement, professional codes of conduct and the Nursing homes policies and procedures.

• Co-Ordinate Multi Disciplinary Team in all aspects of residents care
• Be proactive in integrating evidence-based knowledge and research into the delivery of nursing care and nursing administration.
• Liase with medical staff to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Report clinical issues as appropriate to the Director of Nursing.
• Be responsible for orientation of all new members of staff to the area and facilitate the rotation of staff as required
• Ensure highest standards of oral and written communication are maintained
• Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Offer regular guidance, feedback and support to nursing staff.
• Encourage resident participation in the promotion of self –care and wellness, involve and support relatives/carers as appropriate.
• Embrace change and new initiatives which promote excellence in patient care.
• Ensure mandatory training is kept up to date.
• Empower nurses’ participation in clinical decision-making and organisation of clinical care systems.
• Encourage proactive involvement of nursing staffing discharge planning.
• Supervise patient nutritional requirements.
• Arrange safekeeping of patient’s property

To apply for this role send an up-to-date CV below or call Alan on 01-878 3335 for more information

This vacancy is being advertised by Three Q Recruitment – an award-winning specialist recruitment and employment agency operating in three distinct divisions – medical & healthcare, catering & hospitality and professional services. For more details on us and the full range of our current vacancies visit www.3qrecruitment.ie