Location:
On site / South Dublin, Co.
Dublin, Ireland
Job type:
Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector:
Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
Salary:
Negotiable Salary
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Facilitator
Department: Nurse Practice Development
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.
Role Purpose
As a key member of the nursing and education and professional development team, the Clinical Nurse Facilitator (CNF) will provide education, training and support to all members of staff.
The CNF will facilitate professional development, encourage lifelong learning and foster an appropriate climate for learning within the clinical environment.
In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Managers the CNF will identify learning needs at ward level and develop effective learning activities to meet those needs.
The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.
Required Qualifications / Experience
Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
At least 3-5 years recent post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) as a peri-operative nurse, including anaesthesia, PACU, General Surgery, orthopaedic/trauma experience also desirable.
Holds an up-to-date ACLS course or be in pursuit of same
Holds a management qualification or be in pursuit of same
Holds a teaching qualification or be in pursuit of same
Key Responsibilities
Operations
Provide education, mentorship and professional development support
Monitors standards of nursing care provided and problem solves clinical nursing concerns.
Is available to patients, relatives and visitors to provide the necessary support, education, reassurance and clinical and allied clinical information.
Supervision of registered nurses, health care assistants, student nurses, ward clerks and administration staff while maintaining a safe working environment
Ensures the agreed hospital policies and procedures are known, understood and implemented by the staff.
Provides education and support for the implementation of national clinical guidelines for example Sepsis, INEWS etc.
Gives direct nursing care to patients in a proactive manner.
Works within a Multidisciplinary team in the co-ordination of holistic patient care.
Implements evidence-based nursing practice using a care planning / pathway approach.
Liaises with medical staff on relevant matters concerning patient care and particularly with consultants.
Ensures safe practice is adhered to in the storage, preparation, administration and documentation of all medications.
Ensures that controlled drugs and controlled drug records are maintained in accordance with legal and professional standards.
Design and develop curriculums that are effective and applicable to the clinical practice.
Creates and maintains good communication patterns across all hospital s in providing excellent patient care.
Maintains the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety policy.
Investigates incidents, accidents and complaints.
Reports these to nursing administration, submitting relevant forms as per policy and implements lessons learned from the incident.
Encourages staff to utilise resources judiciously and to report faulty equipment.
Ensures that repairs are carried out in a timely manner and recorded appropriately.
Directs and supports the staff in the event of any emergency situation which may arise within the hospital.
Reports on Nursing and Nursing practice issues to the NPD CNM3, ADON's/Director of Nursing.
Ensure best practice at department level by developing policies and procedures that are research and evidence based.
Educates and supervises registered nurses, health care assistants, student nurses and administration staff to enable them to attain their potential and assume responsibility for delegated duties in a conductive learning environment.
Identifies training and professional development needs for nursing staff and discusses same with the NPD CNM3, ADON's/Director of Nursing.
Facilitates staff to attend in-service training/programme when appropriate
Exercises and demonstrates effective managerial and leadership skills.
Promotes, nurtures and maintains a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction.
Promotes flexibility among staff thus ensuring a climate conductive to maximum performance and co-operation is maintained.
Maintains personal nursing practice skills in the specialty and keeps abreast of clinical developments and new research
Ensures that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by NMBI and other standards such as those set by HIQA, HSA and JCI.
Keeps up to date with Health & Safety requirements, fire regulations and Radiation Safety and Protection ensuring that all staff regularly attend such lectures and are familiar with the Cardiac Arrest procedure.
Carries out Performance Reviews with all direct report staff.
Reports to the NPD CNM3, ADON's/Director of Nursing on the performance of the nursing staff on duty.
Handles staff complaints, grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with hospital policy.
Attends staff committee meetings when appropriate.
Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.
Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.
Regularly evaluate clinical practice by means of inspection, audit and surveillance with a view to recommending improvement and changes where required.
Partake in Accreditation, validation and approval processes relating to professional development and linked to quality patient care
Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.
Participate in BHBC Clinical Audit Programme as appropriate.
Learning and Education
Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence-based practice and research.
Attend and participate in development programmes on an ongoing basis and sharing knowledge with other members of the nursing team.
Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team.
Assist in the training of nursing support staff.
Identify and informs the NPD CNM3 of any training and professional development requirements.
Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.
Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.
Promote awareness of National Clinical Guidelines for example Sepsis, its recognition and management, is embedded into all educational programmes for nursing and other healthcare staff.
Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?
Sports and Social club
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted onsite pharmacy
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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It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.
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