Clinical Nurse Manager II (Surgical)
Reports to: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing
* Type of Contract: Permanent - Full Time
* Aims:
* • To promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos in the management responsibility of the Hospital.
* • To work in collaboration with the nursing team to ensure excellence in patient care through a well-educated and highly motivated team of carers and the effective and efficient use of resources.
Service Delivery
* To plan, implement and evaluate holistic nursing care to patients.
* To provide clinical advice, direction and support to nursing staff enabling the development and maintenance of a quality nursing service.
* To lead, manage and motivate the nursing team, delegating responsibility and accountability to staff nurses/student nurses/healthcare assistants as appropriate.
* To assess, report and respond to complaints from patients and relatives.
* To maintain good communication with all staff, patients and relatives.
Education
* To ensure high levels of professionalism are maintained through continuing education, development and participate in the implementation of a Staff Review and Development System.
* To keep up-to-date with the latest developments in Medicine/Nursing - reading current literature, attending lectures, seminars and refresher courses.
* To make recommendations to ensure that the hospital is at the leading edge of best practice in patient care.
* To stimulate and support clinical and research initiatives to improve patient care.
Resources
* To monitor and respond daily to staffing levels according to unit activity.
* To effectively manage Time and Attendance Management System, facilitating flexibility in ward roster if necessary.
* To advise on equipment selection, purchase, replacement or upgrading.
Health & Safety
* To ensure the safe custody and recording of controlled drugs and ensure the Nurse in Charge carries the keys of the medication press/drug trolley on her person according to Hospital Policy.
* To deal with emergency situations e.g. Cardiac Arrest/Fire.
* To be accountable for good work practices and health & safety within the nursing department, liaising with the Infection Control Committee & Health & Safety Committee and being alert to possible safety hazards.
Performance Review and Development
* To carry out performance assessment of staff.
* To participate in initiatives to enhance the skill mix of Nursing Staff e.g. shift changes to ensure knowledge of other wards.
Quality
* To implement quality measures in compliance with JCI & HIQA standards ensuring that a quality service is provided at all times.
* To communicate all policy changes to the relevant staff.
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.