Overview of Role
The role is responsible for the facilitation of quality education and professional development that is in line with the highest standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse Facilitator (CNF) will work with the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer in developing a framework for competency assessment and a strategy for continuous professional development for nurses. As a key member of the nurse education team, the role is responsible for the provision of a supportive clinical learning environment for both post registration and undergraduate nurses. The role will actively participate in the Quality and Safety programme and with Nurse Managers ensure compliance with best practice and JCI standards relevant to patient care.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitate education and continuous professional development within the operating department for Registered Nurses
Facilitate education and training for peri‑operative nurses that is aligned with UPMC competency assessment framework
Ensure education and training programmes are reviewed and reflect best practice and both national and international standards for peri‑operative care
Promote an environment for professional nursing practice, which is consistent with the mission, vision and values of UPMC in Ireland
Ensure that the peri‑areas to which student nurses are assigned for clinical placements provide optimum teaching and learning environments and can meet the learning outcomes for student nurses set by the Third Level College and the NMBI standards for the students
Develop, engage in and promote person centred nursing practices through care processes, which enhance clinical effectiveness and patient outcomes
Support change and play an active role in promoting the nursing and corporate developments and strategies required to sustain innovations in nursing and clinical practice within theatre department
Management and Organisation
Attend meetings with third level institutes in relation to student affairs, placements and matters
Develop and implement systems relating to quality improvement
In conjunction with Quality department maintain the online database of approved Nursing policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures
Demonstrate evidence of planning/organisational skills, including time management, the ability to use his/her own initiative
Support the profession and encourage the ongoing professional development of nursing staff
Demonstrate ability to motivate self and others
Communication and Interprofessional Working
Foster good working relationships between colleagues and other staff by maintaining a high professional standard within the hospital
Collaborate with members of the hospitals multidisciplinary teams in developing, reviewing policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols that reflect evidence based practice
Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills including ppt and TEAMS
Be innovative in the use of various educational online platforms facilitating education and training that is inclusive to all staff
Education and Training
Assist the ACNO to develop and implement educational frameworks for clinical pathway programmes
Participate in clinical learning environment audits for undergraduate programmes
Assist with the design, development, and delivery of NMBI accredited foundation and skills programmes based on patient needs and requirements of the service
Assist with the design and delivery of education programmes for Healthcare assistants in collaboration with Directors of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Managers
Professional/Personal Development
Keep up‑to‑date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing practice, management and education; attend and participate in learning opportunities to be familiar with peri‑operative nursing innovations
Identify and participate in activities that enhance own professional development
Support staff in the application of a range of codes and policies of practice, including (but not exclusively): Scope of Practice Framework, and the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics in their practice
Audit/Research
Assist with the formulation of policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures which will ensure that the highest standards of patient focused nursing care is provided within available resources based on appropriate knowledge and research
Provide accurate reports of all audits completed to the Director of Nursing, as part of supporting an ongoing quality improvement ethos within the hospital
Support nursing staff in the conduct of internal and local audit processes as part of service delivery improvement processes and their own professional development
Qualifications & Experience
Be a registered nurse in the division relevant to the practice in which the application is being made on the Register of Nurses and Midwives held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NBMI)
Have at least 5 post registration nursing experience preferably in the surgical setting
Possess a relevant post graduate award at level 8/9 or higher or pursuit of same
Have a master’s degree in education or in pursuit of same
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
Peri‑operative Nursing Clinical Skills
Leadership skills
IT skills
Quality focus
Risk Management
Clinical audit
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Salary: €57,009.91‑ €67,138.95 per annum based on a 37 hour week.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
Competitive pension plan
Company‑funded death in service benefit x 3 times
Critical illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66
Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance‑related pay and premium pay where applicable
Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days
Flexible working opportunities to support work around external family commitments
Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement
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