JOB DESCRIPTION Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Tymon North Permanent Full time Reference No: ****** *****) PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will be responsible to support the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 for the safe and efficient delivery of patient centred care on the Tymon North unit.
The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will manage and coordinate a smooth coordination of services, in particular when the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 is unavailable, ensuring the highest standard of quality care is delivered at all times.
The successful candidate will act as a role model and assist the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to lead the team to promote a holistic service for all patients and in line with the mission, vision and values of Tallaght University Hospital.
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office: Be registered in the General Division of the active Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Have 3 years post registration experience and a minimum of 1 year in the speciality or related area.
Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development.
Have proficiency in the English Language.
Desirable Criteria: Have a management course, minimum 3 weeks duration / module or commitment to undertake same within the first 18 months of appointment.
The management course must include an examination/assessment process.
Have a Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontology nursing course.
2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, ****).
A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.
3. Health A candidate 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 as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Be of good character.
5. Garda Vetting Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital.
Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate.
The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain satisfactory Garda clearance for you.
You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquired during the course of your employment.
Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda Vetting Unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status, the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda Vetting policy.
6. Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act **** Schedule 2 of the Children First Act **** specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act.
This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and others.
This includes staff working in adult services.
All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act ****.
Mandated persons, under the legislation are required to report any knowledge, belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed.
The Act defines harm as assault, ill-treatment, neglect or sexual abuse, and covers single and multiple instances.
Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report.
Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that
(a) a child has been or is being assaulted, ill-treated, neglected or sexually abused, or
(b) a child's health, development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected.
Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on ; It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.
PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. The appointment is fulltime, permanent and pensionable.
2. Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health update team, systems and schedules as appropriate.
Communicates updates, risks and inability to achieve deadlines.
Responsible with the Clinical Nurse Manager II for the organisation and management of the unit on a 24 hour basis.
Report accidents / incidents, complaints to the Nurse Manager or her Deputy.
Ensure that accident / incident forms are completed and returned to Nurse Manager's office.
Instruct the nursing staff in the need to detect and report faulty equipment and ensure that repairs are carried out.
Provide a safe environment for staff and patients.
Liaise with other hospital staff and departments in order to promote and maintain good working relationships and high standards of care and service for patients.
Be willing in an emergency to share personnel when requested with other wards or Hospital departments.
Maintain custody of controlled drugs, check and witness administration of such drugs.
Ensure that controlled drug records are kept.
Responsible with the CNM II for maintaining budgeting awareness and auditing of same in the unit.
Accountable with CNM II for routine stock ordering and ensure that the correct quota of all material is supplied to the unit Be knowledgeable in the careful handling of all equipment used on the unit.
Managing People – People Management / Leadership (level 2) Lead, by example, a professional, punctual and dedicated team.
Ensure that staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate and within the resource allocation.
Create and promote open communications, healthy working relationships, and stimulate initiative among the Nursing and Healthcare team.
Motivate team members, by agreeing goals and objective, through performance review.
Ensure all unit staff adheres to the dress code of the Hospital.
Responsible with the CNM2 for the organisation and management of the ward and manage day to day running of unit when the CNM2 is unavailable.
Facilitate the arrangements necessary and participate where appropriate, in education and training of other Hospital staff as the need arises.
This includes students at both undergraduate and post-graduate level.
Assist in the orientation of all new staff to the ward.
Ensure that staff have completed mandatory education requirements and that recertification is occurring at the appropriate intervals to ensuring ongoing compliance Demonstrate self- awareness and actively seek feedback.
Completion of relevant training and availing of supports in the Leadership Academy including coaching, mentoring and leadership development as applicable.
Information Technology Ensure that the team makes the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner, which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
Ensure that all staff are trained in the use of computer systems, which are used in the management of patient episodes in the Hospital, e.g.: EPR, Pims, Order comms, Symphony, sap, core.
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