Clinical Nurse Manager II Day Ward - UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
The post of CNMII has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNMII Day Ward will co-ordinate and lead in the implementation and provision of a quality care.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
* Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach.
* Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
* Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service user care by all staff in designated area.
* Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI. (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland)
* Participate in teams / meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
* Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams.
* Collaborate with service users, family, carers, and other staff in treatment / care.
* Assess, Plan, Implement and evaluate nursing care by personal involvement and supervising the activities of other qualified nurses.
* To ensure that the care delivered by team is based on standards, which have been formulated on evidence-based practice, and agreed, through hospital policy.
* To regularly evaluate and monitor patient care by using the hospitals quality systems to ensure that care is delivered.
* To develop and promote good relationships with patients, families and carers and make the ward environmentally welcoming and homely.
* To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
* To evaluate and further develop the philosophy, objectives and goals of the department.
* To ensure that all staff are familiar with the use and care of all equipment, and that such equipment is maintained in good working condition.
* To ensure strict confidentiality of information regarding patients/residents is adhered to.
Managerial Responsibilities
* Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area through allocating work fairly and competently.
* Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building.
* Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance.
* Manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
* Lead on practice development within the clinical area.
* Lead and implement change.
* Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
* Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level.
* Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by supporting the Assistant Director of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Manager III and deputising in his / her absence when required to do so.
* Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.
Quality & Safety - Safe Culture
* Quality and safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC Whitfield Hospital. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in the pursuit of excellence.
* You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programs.
* Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
* Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to CHKS / JCI/ JAG / HIQA, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by the Senior Nursing Leadership team and the Quality team.
On- call Rota
* The post holder will be expected to take part in the on-call manager's rota.
Staff Development and Education
* To ensure that the care delivered to patients/clients is a result of individual assessment of care needs and to actively promote this within the ward team.
* To ensure that the staff development and induction programme for trained and untrained staff is in place for the clinical area.
* To ensure that each member of staff has a personal development plan that addresses the requirements of their present post and provides the opportunity for further development.
* To facilitate in developing an environment conducive to promoting reflective practice.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Be registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI.
* Have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake same.
* Be a minimum of 5 years qualified and have previous experience within an acute Surgical /Medical environment.
* Previous management experience is essential.
* Have experience in change management.
* Display evidence of continuing professional development.
* Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures
* Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.
* Will play an active role in the continuous improvement programme in the hospital using lean tools and methodology.
* Possess excellent Communication skills.
* Effective communication with medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team, and with patients and relatives.
* Implement change in accordance with new developments in nursing.
* Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
* Possess well-developed leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills.
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.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation
- Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
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.
Performance and Recognition
- Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance
- Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities
- Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.