Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Full-Time)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to lead a team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants and to play an integral and active role in a committed Multidisciplinary Team to make a significant contribution in the area of psychiatric nurse management. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and energetic individual with a minimum of two years of experience working as Clinical Nurse Manager 1 in mental health and will have an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Commission requirements, leadership, and governance.   Work Location:  Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time Reports to:  Director of Nursing About Bloomfield: Bloomfield Hospital provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer`s, Parkinson`s, and Huntington`s Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia and mood disorders. We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington's disease. We also provide specialist palliative care to individuals with mental health needs. In Bloomfield Hospital there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life. This care is delivered through a Multi-disciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.  Bloomfield Hospital is a 123-bed in-patient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Our ethos is rooted in the principle of honouring the dignity of every person who comes through our doors.   We have over 200 multi-disciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace. We value each member of our team and believe strongly in supporting employee wellbeing and in the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Key responsibilities will include: To provide continued strategic and operational development, coordination, and management following national and regulatory standards and with regard to best practices. Ensure that the nursing service provision is delivered to the highest standard of treatment, and care and that safety is maintained. Ensure the highest standard of compliance with regulatory programmes including Health & Safety and Risk Management standards. As an active leader, have the knowledge and experience to deliver operational change programmes in the nursing service. Collaboration with residents, family, nursing, carers, and other staff in goal setting and care planning. Participate in the multi-disciplinary/healthcare team and work in cooperation and collaboration with team members. Ensure that all practices, procedures, and policies conform to the service and strategic plans of the organization.   The successful candidates will meet the following requirements:   Be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (with An Bord Altranais/NMBI or eligibility to register). Have a minimum of five years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in mental health. Must possess requisite knowledge and ability including a high suitability standard and clinical, managerial, leadership, and administrative competencies. Must have an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Commission requirements. Excellent knowledge and experience of health, safety, and other statutory regulations affecting a healthcare organization. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level. Excellent people management experience and skills. Demonstrate ability to respond to and manage medical and psychiatric emergencies. Our Benefits Include:   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   For further information, please get in touch with a member of our HR Team at 01-4950021 or email  careers@bloomfield.ie