We would like to invite applicants for the role of Bed Manager (CNM Grade) in Nenagh Rehabilitation Unit, Tyone, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Contract Type - 12 Month Fixed Term contract Purpose of The Role To support the multidisciplinary team by scheduling, daily admissions, and coordination of bed management, and to discharge bed management function in accordance with Bartra Healthcare Standards of Quality Care.
Bed Management Responsibilities: To Develop rapport with critical stakeholders.
To Ensure that referral, admissions and discharge process is adhered to at all times.
To Conduct a thorough clinical assessment of each patient referrals either on site or via telephonic assessment as appropriate.
To Allocate patient to the most appropriate ward/bed available to assure safe standard of nursing care.
To Monitor bed occupancy and send daily reports to senior management.
General Responsibilities Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care to the residents or patients is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of Bartra Healthcare.
Ensure recognition of the resident/ patient as an individual; ensuring their rights, needs and comfort are given priority during the provision of care.
Develop relationships with residents/patients, which facilitates their autonomy, informed choice and evidence-based decision-making.
Promote and maintain resident/patients' safety and provide quality care through respecting the privacy, dignity, and their rights.
Delegation of Tasks and Duties Ensure that where directing delegation of care, the delegation is appropriate to the definitions and philosophies of nursing.
Delegation shall take into account the levels of experience, competence, role and scope of practice of the staff member taking on the delegated task.
Be accountable for roles and activities delegated to junior staff, where appropriate.
Work towards a restraint free environment, with implementation of practices in accordance with the National Policy.
Qualifications and/or experience Qualifications A registered General Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable: Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology Management qualifications Gerontology experience Experience in Psycho Geriatric Nursing Care/Psychiatry/Adult Disabled.
Have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process.
IT Skills Desirable: Knowledge of organisation of health services and trends nationally and internationally.
Professionalism in the application of theory to daily practices.
Critical thinking to be able to recognise resident problems and adapt to changes quickly.
Ability to recognise shortfalls or limitations of their competencies.
Ability to source both theoretical and technical information.
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