Clinical Nurse Manager I Day Surgery
Job Summary
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Day Surgery Unit ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality service delivery.
- Provide clinical leadership guidance and supervision to nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
- Coordinate pre-operative and post-operative patient care ensuring safe timely and effective treatment.
- Maintain the highest standards of patient safety infection prevention and control and clinical governance.
- Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in accordance with hospital policies national standards and best practice guidelines.
- Support staff development through mentoring education training and performance management.
- Monitor investigate and manage clinical incidents risks complaints and patient feedback implementing corrective actions where required.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient-centred care and continuity throughout the surgical pathway.
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with all regulatory professional and organisational standards.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives audits and service development to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Current registration on the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland register with a valid NMBI PIN (essential).
- 24 years of post-registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting in Ireland (essential).
- Previous anaesthetic nursing experience (essential).
- Minimum of 1 years experience in a Day Surgery Unit and/or Operating Theatre environment (essential).
- Minimum of 1 years management or leadership experience in a clinical setting (desirable).
- A recognised postgraduate qualification or relevant specialist experience in the area of practice (desirable).
- Completion of a recognised management or leadership development programme (desirable).
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or willingness to complete the course (essential).
- Demonstrated clinical competence with a strong commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong leadership decision-making and problem-solving abilities with a commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.
Competitive salary with excellent opportunities for career progression
Ongoing learning and development support
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Defined contribution pension scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Maternity leave entitlement
Paternity leave entitlement
Adoption and parental leave benefits
Required Skills:
Current registration on the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland register with a valid NMBI PIN (essential). 24 years of post-registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting in Ireland (essential). Previous anaesthetic nursing experience (essential). Minimum of 1 years experience in a Day Surgery Unit and/or Operating Theatre environment (essential). Minimum of 1 years management or leadership experience in a clinical setting (desirable). A recognised postgraduate qualification or relevant specialist experience in the area of practice (desirable). Completion of a recognised management or leadership development programme (desirable). Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or willingness to complete the course (essential). Demonstrated clinical competence with a strong commitment to delivering high standards of patient care. Excellent communication interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong leadership decision-making and problem-solving abilities with a commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.