Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Department: Patrick Fitzgerald Unit Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week (Full-Time) Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland.
Since it opened in the mid-****s, 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 Patrick Fitzgerald Unit (PFU) is a 42-bedded medical/surgical unit located on the first floor.
We have a very wide variety of specialities encompassing both medical and surgical patients.
Medical - Respiratory, Cardiology Surgical - General, Urology, ENT, Vascular ROLE PURPOSE You must practice within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic.
Your primary function is to assist the CNM2 to manage, plan, organise and co-ordinate all services relating to both direct and indirect care and to communicate with medical consultants and appropriate senior administrative staff in the angiography department.
The CNM1 must rotate shifts with the CNM2.
QUALIFICATIONS Registered in the general division of NMBI Evidence of personal professional development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Management of Clinical Nursing Practice Assume responsibility for quality patient care delivery by: 1.1Giving direct patient care and serving as a behavioural model for excellence in practice.
1.2Assisting the nursing personnel in assessing individual patient needs and formulation of a plan of nursing care.
Writing nursing orders when appropriate for implementation of nursing plan.
Assisting the nursing personnel in recording, both in written and computerisation form, the effectiveness of the individualised care.
1.3Setting standards of nursing practice and communicating these standards to the nursing personnel.
Auditing and changing standards as necessary.
1.4Evaluating nursing care given to patients within the clinical area (assessing and teaching) and, when appropriate, making recommendations for improvement of that care.
1.5Functioning as a change agent identify the barriers to more comprehensive healthcare delivery, modify behaviour and introduce new approaches to patient care.
1.6Collaborating with other healthcare providers and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
1.7Supervising and evaluating the level of patient care delivered by all staff under your supervision.
1.8Providing an atmosphere conducive to learning.
1.9Directing the orientation of all new staff to ease their role transition and improve their skills, attitudes and practices.
1.10Initiating or assisting with the planning, presenting and evaluating of continuing educationprograms for clinical staff.
1.11Guiding and assisting staff as they assume the responsibility of patient and family teaching.
1.12Liaising with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and the CNM2 2.Management of Nursing Personnel Provide leadership and direction to nursing personnel and others under your control by: 2.1Scheduling unit personnel in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff, taking into account annual leave, sickness, absences etc. 2.2Allocating nursing and support staff in an appropriate manner to met the workload and ensuring continuity of care whilst operating within allocated resources.
2.3Participating in the recruitment and selection of personnel, appropriate to the needs of the department.
2.4Managing human resources and productivity through a planned performance review programme by setting annual goals and objectives with staff within the unit.
2.5Ensuring that personnel management is in line with hospital policies in the human resources manual.
3.Educational Responsibilities Provide for the professional growth and development of nursing staff by: 3.1The assessment and identification of training and development needs for nursing staff within the unit by setting objectives for learning and contribution to the development of training programmes where appropriate.
3.2Identify teaching and learning opportunities within the unit.
3.3Ensure that student nurse educational requirements are met.
3.4Assume responsibility for identifying own educational needs and upgrade deficient areas through independent study, seminar attendance or requesting staff development programmes.
3.5Evaluate own nursing practice and instruction of others and the effect these have on the quality of patient care.
3.6Set annual goals and objectives with CNM2.
4.Management of the Unit Maintain an environment that encourages quality patient care and staff satisfaction by: 4.1Exercising leadership by personal example.
4.2Delegating professional duties to staff recognising the professional competency of individuals.
4.3Deputising for the CNM2 when required and accept forward responsibility.
4.4Accepting responsibility by deputising for Matron as indicated and to work as part of the senior nursing team.
4.5Collaborating with hospital personnel and other healthcare providers in planning care and making appropriate referrals.
4.6Making recommendations relative to improving patient care and staff requirement to the appropriate administrative personnel.
4.7Supporting and interpreting clinical policies and procedures.
4.8Ensuring all relevant information is passed to staff within the unit.
4.9Organising regular unit meetings and team briefings with the CNM2.
4.10Reporting relevant matters to the head of department.
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.
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Skills: PFU CNM1 Ward Manager