Clinical Nurse Manager Medically Supervised Injecting Facility (MSIF)

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager Medically Supervised Injection Facility (MSIF)

Responsible for: Oversight of the day-to-day operation of the Medically Supervised Injecting Facility

Reports to: Deputy Head of Operations

Objective: To develop the MSIF service and effectively support a clinical and non clinical team in the delivery of safe and effective care for all service users. 

Hours: 37.5 hours across Monday - Sunday

Main Responsibilities:

Operational Service Delivery

• Responsible for the day to day running of the MSIF according to service standards and the ethos of MQI

• Operate as part of the nursing team and act in a supervisory capacity and escalation point for staff while participating in the delivery of the service. 

• Provide line management support & supervision to MSIF staff and ensure the team are working within their scope of practice.  

• Promotion of a Trauma Informed approach to service delivery and all organisational practices.

• Maintain a visible management presence within the service providing direct care and support to clients as required.

• Responsible for effective resource management.  Planning, communicating and implementation of operational rotas.

Clinical/Professional

• Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care for service users according to service standards.

• Practice nursing according to Professional Clinical Guidelines, HSE, MQI policies and procedures and current legislation.

• Provide direct support and care to MSIF clients in line with the needs of the post.

• Ensure overdose management protocols are adhered to by all staff.

• Accountable for the maintenance of professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.

Health and Safety

• Play a lead role in maintaining a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

• Ensure implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures, health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.

• Ensure timely completion of incident forms and H&S documentation

• Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained in accordance with the H&S Statement of MQI and to attend the H&S Committee Meetings

Leadership

• Develop and implement strategies to promote staff welfare and retention

• Lead and motivate staff creating an environment which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance in line with MQI’s standards of dignity, respect, and inclusivity. 

• Support and supervise staff using the MQI Performance Management Approach, working in partnership with the MQI People and Culture team

• In consultation with senior management ensure that staffing rosters reflect the operational needs of the service and comply with employment legislation.

Collaboration

• Work with colleagues, senior management and external partners to deliver a high-quality service.

• Foster strong partnerships with agencies operating in the local community to support our clients access to services

• Work inclusively as part of the Riverbank Leadership team fostering a mutually supportive environment with all other clinical and non-clinical services operating in the building

• Engage openly with peers and peer representatives to ensure client voice, choice and empowerment is central to the operation of the MSIF

Reporting and Oversight

• Implement service policies and procedures and support regular policy and procedures reviews

• Attend the MSIF Clinical Oversight Group meetings and provide service reports and updates to the group

• Support the production of regular service activity report and respond to other ad-hoc information requires related to the MSIF that may be required

• Participate in service reviews and evaluations and to implement any changes arising from such reviews

• Ensure appropriate financial controls and systems are maintained and the service operates within the allocated budget

• Ensure the client database and other IT and filing systems are kept up to date

• Assist with any / all tasks involved with the implementation and development of the MSIF

The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.

Person Specification

• Registered in the Relevant Division of the Register of Nurses kept by The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.

• Third Level Nursing qualification

• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience, 2 years of which in a low threshold environment

• Minimum of 2 Years experience leading and managing a team

• Knowledge and experience in organisational effectiveness and service management with the ability to work under own initiative

• An understanding of the complex issues relating to substance misuse and mental health and the delivery of trauma informed service

• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams

• Exceptional communication interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range stakeholders including people with lived and living experience of drug use

• An understanding of the principles and practice of Trauma Informed service delivery

• Strong passion for MQI’s mission and vision

• Excellent IT skills, including MS packages - particularly Excel, and an appreciation for data analysis via CRM systems

• Financial management skills with experience managing a budget

 This role is subject to Garda Vetting clearance.