Posted November 1, 2024
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to join our client in Dublin and lead a team of Nurses and HCA’s, playing an integral and active role in a committed MDT making a significant contribution in psychiatric nurse management
You will work for a specialised neuropsychiatric service for adults with severe mental health needs, including Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s diseases, which creates a therapeutic environment using evidence-based practices. It is a 123-bed service, supported by a 200-member MDT.
Salary: €57,198 – €67,621 (c£48,100 – £56,800)
Position: Clinical Nurse Manager 2
Hours: Permanent, Full Time (78hrs fortnightly)
Setting: Neuropsychiatric Hospital – Adults
Location: Dublin
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure nursing services meet national standards, delivering high-quality treatment and care while maintaining patient safety and compliance.
- Lead operational change in nursing services, implementing best practices and regulatory standards for Health & Safety and Risk Management.
- Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to set goals and develop comprehensive care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Align practices and policies with organisational strategic plans, ensuring all procedures adhere to service objectives and regulatory requirements.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
- Registration as a Psychiatric Nurse (with An Bord Altranais/NMBI or eligibility to register).
- A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years working as Clinical Nurse Manager 1.
- Clinical experience in palliative care is desirable.
- Requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of clinical, managerial, and administrative competencies.
- Experience in managing staff, budgets, and workforce planning including in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Commission requirements, leadership, and governance.
- Clinical experience in working within a team of clinicians and knowledge of the concepts and operations of Clinical Governance as well as ability to lead, teach, manage, participate, in the practice education of students and registered nurses
What benefits are on offer
- Generous healthcare staff shift premiums (25% night duty, double time Sundays and bank holidays)
- Contributory pension
- Career development
- Comprehensive training programmes
- Further education supports
- On-site library and research facility
- Employee Well-being Programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site staff parking
- Subsidized on-site restaurant
- Cycle to work scheme
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
- Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
- A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
- Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com
