Clinical Nurse Manager II Theatre - UPMC Aut Even
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
The post of CNMII has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the theatre area. The CNMII will co-ordinate and lead in the implementation and provision of quality care
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key
Responsibilities:
* 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 and carers.
* 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:
The CNM2 will:
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 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 CNM3 and deputising in his / her
absence when required to do so.
* Maintain all necessary clinical and
administrative records and reporting arrangements
Personnel
* Follow
uniform policy reference
General
* Through the course of the working day or week there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
* Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
* To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.
Quality & Safety – Safe
Culture
* Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
* 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 JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.
Health & Safety
* UPMC employees are required to ensure
that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and
welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or
omissions.
* Employees must co-operate with UPMC to
ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially
dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all
Incidents and near misses.
* All employees are
required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an
annual basis.
Information Governance
In the course of your
employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical
or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information
are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised
officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be
divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition,
records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can
obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications:
* Be registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI
* It is desirable to have completed a recognised post-registration course in Peri-Operative Care.
Experience:
* At least two years' experience in a management position in theatres is desirable.
* It is desirable to
have completed a recognised post-registration course in Peri-Operative Care.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:
* Have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake same
* Display evidence of continuing professional development.
* Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures
* Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.
* Have experience in
change management
Personal
Competencies:
* Display evidence of continuing professional development.
* Ensure their professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession of nursing and Aut Even Hospital
* Time management skills.
* Able to act quickly
to address urgent matters.
Skills
Essential to the Post
* Have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake same
* Display evidence of continuing professional development.
* Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures
* Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.
* Have experience in change management
* Will play an active role in the continuous improvement programme in the
hospital using lean tools and methodology.
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.