Clinical Nurse Manager-Patient Flow

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care services.

We are currently hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM)-Patient Flow for a leading Nursing Home in County Dublin .

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager-Patient Flow

Location: County Dublin, Ireland

Sector: Nursing Home / Elderly Care

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Manage patient referrals from acute hospitals and other key referral sources, reviewing referrals and liaising with referral teams and Discharge Coordinators.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-admission assessments to determine patient suitability for Care Centre and the appropriate service.
• Collaborate with the ADON to establish discharge plans and anticipated discharge dates for short-term and rehabilitation admissions.
• Coordinate and facilitate the admission of accepted referrals to Care Centre.
• Act as a case manager for patients as required, in collaboration with the Patient Flow team.
• Ensure compliance with all Healthcare policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and comprehensive assessment records and referral documentation in line with legislation and organisational requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with HIQA standards, including Safer, Better Healthcare.
• Ensure all patient admissions are completed appropriately, with all required documentation accurately prepared and recorded.
• Participate in daily handovers and weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Provide nursing unit cover when required to support the effective operation of the Centre.
• Liaise with medical practitioners regarding admissions and prescriptions, ensuring all necessary admission documentation is prepared for the admitting doctor.
• Monitor and follow up on patients' outpatient appointments as required.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient admissions and discharges.
• Refer patients to the Medical Social Worker when appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with referral sources, hospitals, discharge agencies, and relevant community services.

• Minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience in a relevant clinical setting, with proven experience managing patient caseloads.
• Hold a recognised Management Qualification at Level 6 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications, or be actively working towards achieving this level.
• Hold current registration with the NMBI and be listed on the live register.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in older people's care or nursing home settings.
• Sound knowledge and practical understanding of HIQA Standards and the Health Act Regulations 2013.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Compassionate and caring approach, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Basic IT proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other relevant systems.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Home Support applications and the Nursing Home Support Scheme (NHSS/Fair Deal).
• All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical assessment, and Garda vetting.
• Continuous professional development and training.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

• Paid Sundays and double pay on Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for staff wellbeing