Overview Of Role
The CNMII plays a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating, and managing activities and resources within the theatre area. The CNMII General theatre will coordinate and lead the implementation and provision of quality care across multiple theatres in UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Location & Job Type
Location: UPMC Whitfield HospitalJob type: Permanent
Primary Duties And 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 coordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service‑user care by all staff in the designated area.
Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines of the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Participate in teams/meetings/committees as appropriate, communicating and working in cooperation with other team members.
Facilitate coordination, cooperation and liaison across healthcare teams.
Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment and care.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care by personal involvement and by supervising activities of other qualified nurses.
Ensure that the care delivered by the team is based on evidence‑based practice and agreed hospital policy.
Regularly evaluate and monitor patient care using the hospital’s quality systems to ensure delivery standards are met.
Develop and promote good relationships with patients and carers.
Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
Evaluate and further develop the philosophy, objectives and goals of the department.
Ensure all staff are familiar with the use and care of equipment, and that equipment is maintained in good working condition.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients/residents information.
Managerial Responsibilities
Provide supervision, coordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure optimum care delivery in the theatre department.
Manage communication at departmental level and facilitate team building.
Provide staff leadership and motivation conducive to good working relationships and 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 and lead 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 ADON Peri‑operative Services and the Senior Nurse Management team, and deputise in their absence when required.
Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.
Personnel
Follow uniform policy reference.
General
May be required to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by the line manager, deputy or nurse management.
Staff must provide satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed.
Respect the organisational values of the hospital.
Participate in and encourage the development of evidence‑based practice—assist in unit audits and data collection.
Monitor incident occurrence on the unit and follow up with the theatre CNM II group.
Coordinate with the CSSD team regarding instrumentation for theatre lists to ensure availability.
Quality & Safety – Safe Culture
Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC Whitfield Hospital. Employees are required to actively pursue excellence throughout the working day.
Work with the line manager to plan, monitor, analyse and improve all quality programmes.
Participate in developing performance indicators in conjunction with department managers and business objectives.
Initiate, participate in and evaluate audits according to HIQA/CHKS/JCI/DGSA, hospital policy and under the guidance of a Senior Nurse Management and Quality team.
Health & Safety
Employees must take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of others.
Co‑operate with UPMC Whitfield Hospital to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous.
Attend annual education sessions on Fire Health & Safety.
Information Governance
Employees may have access to confidential medical or personal information of patients and staff. Such information must remain confidential unless authorised. Records must never be left in a manner that allows unauthorised access and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
Qualifications & Experience
Registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI.
Desirable: completed a recognised post‑registration course in Peri‑Operative Care.
Experience
At least two years’ experience in a management position in theatres is desirable.
At least five years of theatre (scrub‑circulating) experience in an acute hospital setting.
Desirable: completed a recognised post‑registration course in Peri‑Operative Care.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge: have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake one.
Display evidence of continuing professional development.
Demonstrate awareness of HR policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.
Experience in change management.
Personal Competencies
Display evidence of continuing professional development.
Ensure professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession and UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Time management skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to act quickly to address urgent matters.
Demonstrate awareness of HR policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.
Experience in change management.
Play an active role in the continuous improvement programme using lean tools and methodology.
Have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake one.
Salary
€61,249.46 – €75,143.17 per annum based on a 37‑hour week.
This job description outlines the areas of responsibility. It may be reviewed in light of changing business needs.
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.
Benefits
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
Competitive pension plan.
Company‑funded death in service benefit paid three times.
Critical illness cover for all employees up to age 66.
Performance and Recognition
Rewards for performance support UPMC’s goals and mission through the annual ACES programme.
Work‑Life Balance
Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
Flexible working opportunities to support external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities
Opportunities for each employee to reach 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.
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