Purpose of the Post
To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree.
Maintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme.
Professional / Clinical Responsibilities
Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and review of care for service users according to service standards.
Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
The Manager will practice nursing according to professional clinical guidelines, national and area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, local policies, protocols and guidelines, and current legislation.
Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.
Encourage evidence based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.
Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment/care planning and in the provision of support and advice.
Communicate verbally and/or in writing the results of assessments, treatment/care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy.
Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate.
Assist in providing staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance.
Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect.
Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care.
Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
In consultation with CNM2 and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes.
Participate in clinical audit as required.
Devise and implement health promotion programmes for service users as relevant to the post.
Lead and implement change, with particular reference to recommendations of the Commission on Nursing and the health service reform programme.
Operate within the Scope of Practice – seek advice and assistance from the manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors, e.g. by contributing to risk assessment.
Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures such as health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs.
Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service user care or well‑being or may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care.
Ensure completion of incident/near‑miss forms.
Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
Have working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role, e.g. Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare‑Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards, etc., and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards.
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low‑carbon and efficient health service.
Education and Training Responsibilities
Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate.
Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
Provide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and assigned students.
Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme.
Participate in the assessment of student nurse proficiency in clinical nursing skills as part of the role as preceptor.
Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriate.
Personnel and Administrative Responsibilities
Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) while deputising for the CNM2.
Provide the necessary co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff in designated area(s) of responsibility, ensuring that skill mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and ensuring maximisation of available resources.
Assess and monitor trends through the collection and analysis of activity and data and keep CNM2 and Senior Nursing Management informed of changing work patterns, which may require increased resource allocation.
Collaborate with the CNM2 in preparing, implementing and evaluating budget and service plans for the clinical area.
Co-operate in managing all resources – including nursing and non‑nursing staff – within an agreed budget.
Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
Assist in maintaining the necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements and contribute to quality assurance by assisting in data collection.
Ensure that patient care equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters.
Participate actively in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required.
Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Performance Management
The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the hospital’s service plan targets.
The development of action plans to address KPI targets.
Driving and promoting a performance management culture.
In conjunction with the line manager, assist in the development of a performance management system for your profession.
The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective.
Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety
The management of risk, infection control, hygiene services and health & safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.
The post holder must be familiar with the relevant organisational policies, procedures and standards and attend training as appropriate in areas such as continuous quality improvement initiatives, document control information management systems, risk management strategy and policies, hygiene related policies, procedures and standards, decontamination code of practice, infection control policies, safety statement, health & safety policies and fire procedure, data protection and confidentiality policies.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the risk management strategy and that they comply with the Group’s risk management incident/near‑miss reporting policies and procedures.
The post holder must cooperate with management, attend health & safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained.
The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment.
It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM/IDP) code of practice.
Additional Considerations
Participate in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your line manager and staff as appropriate.
This 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 which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
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