Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) - Orthopaedic Unit Hours: 37.5 hours per week CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 29th August 2024 Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. The appointed candidate must practice within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by the Nursing and Midwifery board of Ireland (NMBI) and comply with the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic. Role Summary: To provide leadership and support within the Orthopaedic Nursing Unit. To assist in the management, planning, organising and co-ordination of all services relating to both direct and indirect care and to communicate with medical consultants and appropriate administrative staff. To assist with staff rostering and supporting the team in the department. To direct and implement all health and safety and quality standards as required. Key Responsibilities: Promoting the safety, health, welfare and social wellbeing of patients and respect the dignity and confidentiality of patients and their families; Ensuring that records are protected and managed as per hospital policy and in accordance with relevant legislation Working closely with colleagues across the hospital in order to provide a seamless service delivery to the patients Communicate appropriately with colleagues and other members of the health care team. Function within the limits of NMBI and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the hospital as required. QUALIFICATIONS Registered in the general division of NMBI At least 5 years post registration experience in an acute hospital setting Evidence of personal professional development Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the BlackrockClinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Annual bonus* Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. ? Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: management nursing orthopaedics
