Post Title:
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – Haematology Coleman K. Byrne Day Unit
Post Title:
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – Haematology Coleman K. Byrne Day Unit
Post Status:
Permanent
Department
Medical Directorate, Beaumont Hospital
Location:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Reports to:
CNM 3 / Directorate Nurse Manager
Salary:
Appointment will be made on CNM 2 Payscale (€61,463 - €77,666) at a point in line with Government pay policy
Hours of work:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week (1 WTE)
Closing Date:
Wednesday 4th February **** @ 12Noon
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Position Summary
The position holder is responsible and accountable for the day to day management and function of the haematology Day Unit.
This involves making provisions for the best possible nursing care given to patients at all times including; assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and care plans, and the setting and monitoring of standards of care, nominating persons to take charge of the ward in absence of CNM2.
The CNM2 will also be held accountable for the day to day management of the Unit and of the human resources working within the unit.
This includes the determination of work to be done, the rostering and allocation of the work, the coaching and supervision of staff, teaching and training of nurses and support staff and participation in the ongoing development and evaluation of systems and programmes for care delivery.
The CNM2 will also ensure patient scheduling is effective and appropriate to patient need and acuity within the service hours of the unit.
In carrying out the work detailed hereunder the expectation is, that in agreement with the CNM 3 and Directorate Nurse Manager that work will be assigned to the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 for which accountability will be ultimately held by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2.
Responsibilities
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
BED MANAGEMENT
Assist the Directorate Nurse Manager/CNM3 in the implementation of the patient flow policy by: 1.1 Liaise with Clinical Nurse Specialist and CNM 2 of inpatient unit in relation to patients' treatment schedules and admission dates.
1.2 Liaise with Patient Flow Department regarding patients who require scheduled admission for treatment and/or emergency admission from the haematology service.
1.3 Liaise with relevant external persons e.g. Transplant Unit St James' Hospital regarding scheduled or unscheduled changes in patients treatments.
1.4 Deciding how to organise the admission, discharge and possible transfer procedure for the patient; and how to train unit staff to carry out the admission, discharge and transfer processes appropriately.
1.5 Alert Consultants and CNM3/DNM to any delays for patients accessing chemotherapy treatments.
WORK TO BE DONE AND WORKLOAD ESTIMATION
2.1 On a day to day basis the unit manager will decide and allocate the work to be done by staff nurses and ward attendants based on the needs of the patients and the capability of the staff.
2.2 Implement a systematic method for the assessment of individual patient's needs and ensure proper documentation of same.
2.3 Estimate workload based on patient nursing needs in agreement with the unit system policy.
2.4 Allocate patients to treatment chairs based on treatment type and patient need.
STAFFING AND MANPOWER PLANNING
3.1 Prepares weekly duty rosters, taking into consideration holiday, study leave and other control limits, to best facilitate the workload of the ward and ensure continuity of care.
3.2 Ensure policies and procedures for the utilisation of locum/agency nurses are adhered to and that all documentation is correctly completed.
3.3 Plans and allocates nursing teams with appropriate staff numbers, skill mix and level of experience in such a way that will meet the clinic management work load.
3.4 Arranges staff meal breaks to ensure the ward is appropriately covered with appropriate skill mix.
3.5 Supports, supervises and coaches nursing staff and other support staff in carrying out their allocated clinical duties to the required standard.
3.6 Decides who is to be in charge of the department in their absence and ensures that arrangements are communicated to staff.
3.7 Advises CNM3/Directorate Nurse Manager when staff levels fall below or are in excess of that considered to be adequate to meet variations of work load.
3.8 Advises the Directorate Nurse Manager on the total compliment of staff needed and the mix of qualified/unqualified staff to recommend.
PERSONNEL
4.1 Promotes, nurtures and maintains a high level of staff morale.
4.2 (a) Ensure the maintenance of a suitable environment for patients and staff.
4.3 Receives visiting professionals and lay visitors to the department.
4.4 Participates in the interviewing and selection of nursing staff for the department.
4.5 Participates in the development of a unit orientation for staff and within own department implements, and evaluates a staff orientation and Induction Training Programme for nursing and support staff.
4.6 Ensures that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by NMBI.
4.7 Ensure the agreed hospital policies and procedures are known to and understood by staff.
4.8 Participate in reviewing and updating existing policies and procedures.
4.9 Carries out development and performance review interviews with individual nursing staff.
4.10 Identifies abilities and recommends staff for promotion to permanent and senior positions.
4.11 Decides how to deal with behaviour outside acceptable limits.
4.12 Ensures that all staff know disciplinary and grievance procedures.
4.13 Investigates incidents and accidents involving all staff.
4.14 Advises trained staff in the management of the Unit.
EDUCATION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT
5.1 Create and maintain an environment conducive to evidence based teaching, learning and practice.
5.2 Act as an effective role model, mentor and leader of staff.
5.3 Take all steps to promote the development of staff nurses.
5.4 Facilitate appropriate study days.
5.5 Assess and identify training and development needs.
5.6 Identify teaching/learning opportunities.
5.7 Plan, implement and evaluate staff development programmes.
5.8 Participate in clinical ward induction training.
5.9 Ensure policies and procedures are known and understood.
5.10 Provide for teaching, coaching, counselling and training of learner nurses.
5.11 Decide how and implement ongoing assessment of student nurses.
5.12 Ensure staff remain up to date with mandatory training.
CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE
6.1 Provide evidence based nursing service.
6.2 Use a framework for assessment of patient needs.
6.3 Ensure appropriate nursing care is planned.
6.4 Review patient care plans.
6.5 Ensure accurate nursing reporting.
6.6 Ensure accurate reporting for patient transfers.
6.7 Ensure clinical competency of staff in clinical procedures.
6.8 Direct, supervise and mentor nursing staff.
6.9 Ensure patients and relatives are appropriately informed.
6.10 Apply research findings.
6.11 Participate in research.
6.12 Attend multidisciplinary ward rounds.
STANDARDS AND QUALITY OF CARE
7.1 Take steps to safeguard welfare of patients.
7.2 Quality initiatives.
7.3 Identify areas of practice for review.
7.4 Establish ward management and clinical standards.
7.5 Judge on quality of nursing care.
7.6 Participate in data collection and collation.
7.7 Convene periodic meetings.
7.8 Be knowledgeable of new KPI's from NCCP or HIQA.
BUDGETING
8.1 Identify projected needs.
8.2 Ensure effective ordering with pharmacy.
8.3 Maintain agreed stock levels.
8.4 Encourage efficient resource use.
8.5 Monitor staffing-use patterns.
SELF DEVELOPMENT
9.1 Maintain and update professional knowledge.
9.2 Develop personal nursing skills.
9.3 Maintain a personal record of professional development.
9.4 Discuss performance and development needs with CNM 3/Directorate Nurse Manager.
ADMINISTRATIVE
10.1 Ensure correct completion of unit records and reports.
10.2 Promote utilisation of clinical and administrative computerisation.
10.3 Assist in preparation of Annual Departmental Report.
10.4 Participate in the administration of unit budgetary/management.
The job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment.
Qualifications
Selection Criteria:
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.
Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory:
Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered.
(ii) Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the speciality or related area.
(iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Annual registration: On appointment, practitioners must live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives.
Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Desirable
A management course (Desirable).
Post graduate qualification in Haematology/Oncology level 8 or higher or in the process of completing same.
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act ****.
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply.
It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Further Information for Candidates
Supplementary information:
The Hospital Management Unit: Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (No applications will be accepted through this email address) Name: Yvonne Whelan Title: Directorate Nurse Manager Email address: Telephone:
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