Professional /Clinical
The CNM2 will:
* 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(s)
* Provide safe, comprehensive nursing / midwifery care to service users within the guidelines laid out by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland)
* The Manager will practice nursing / midwifery according to
* Professional Clinical Guidelines
* National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE guidelines).
* Local policies, protocols and guidelines
* Current legislation
* Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post
* 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 and programmes
* Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect
* Maintain nursing / midwifery records in accordance with local service and professional standards
* Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing / midwifery standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care
* Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g. admission and discharge procedures, control and usage of stocks and equipment, grievance and disciplinary procedures
* Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
* In consultation with CNM 3 / CMM 3 and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes
* Participate in clinical audit as required
* Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriate
* Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant to the post
* Operate within the scope of practice - seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance