Clinical Nurse Manager III Out of Hours - UPMC Whitfield Hospital Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital Job type: Permanent Overview of role: The post of CNM III Out of Hours will provide professional / clinical leadership during non- core hours, as directed by the Senior Nurse management team The CNM III Out of Hours will have site management responsibility across the seven day weekThe CNM III Out of Hours will be allocated responsibility to designated clinical areas as required.Rotation onto nights will be a requirement of this postThe CNM III Out of Hours will be expected to oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. Facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. The CNM III Out of Hours will to provide cover in the absence of an ADON on duty and report directly to the Director of NursingThe post of CNM III Out of Hours, has a pivotal role in service planning and development, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNM 3 Out of Hours' responsibilities include: overseeing the quality of nursing care, the development and implementation of policy and procedures, the monitoring of activity and the delivery of agreed levels of service for the designated area(s). The CNM III plays a key role in providing clinical and professional leadership and promoting the values of UPMC Whitfield Hospital. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Managerial and LeadershipResponsibility: Exercise authority and co-ordinate the functions of the assigned area(s) Provide support, advice and direction to staff as required Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building Facilitate communication at ward and service level and within the senior nurse management team. Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance Promote a culture that values diversity, inclusivity and respect in the workplace Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service,thecommunity, voluntary organisations Contribute to the strategic management and planning process Formulate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team Lead on practice development within the clinical area. Manage resources, including staff, efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of service Manage and evaluate the implementation of the service plan and budget Provide reports on activity and services as required Develop and manage departmental and nursing policy with a particular emphasis on change management. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies, protocols and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters Engage in Information Technology developments as they apply to service user and service administration Provide out of hours hospital management as required, in accordance with the DON and GM. Professional and ClinicalResponsibility Exercise authority and co-ordinate the functions of the assigned area(s) Provide support, advice and direction to staff as required Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building Facilitate communication at ward and service level and within the senior nurse management team. Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance Promote a culture that values diversity, inclusivity and respect in the workplace Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service,thecommunity, voluntary organisations Contribute to the strategic management and planning process Formulate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team Lead on practice development within the clinical area. Manage resources, including staff, efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of service Manage and evaluate the implementation of the service plan and budget Provide reports on activity and services as required Develop and manage departmental and nursing policy with a particular emphasis on change management. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies, protocols and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters Engage in Information Technology developments as they apply to service user and service administration Provide out of hours hospital management as required, in accordance with the DON and GM. Professional and ClinicalResponsibility Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland The CNM3 Out of Hours Manager will practice nursing according to Professional Clinical Guidelines Localpolicies, protocols and guidelines Currentlegislation Accreditationguidelines (HIQA/CHKS/JCI/JAG/ISO/Lean etc.) Manage, monitor and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence based, care planning approach Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice Communicate results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the Consultant and relevant others in accordance with service policy / as required Formulate, manage and implement best practice policies and procedures Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect Ensure the maintenance of nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing 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 other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes as appropriate Participate in clinical audit as required and ensure that clinical audits are performed in his/her area(s) of responsibility 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 Ensure staff work in compliance with the Scope of Practice and Code of Professional Conduct. Learning and DevelopmentResponsibilities: Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate Provide support advice to those engaging in continuous professional development in his / her area of responsibility Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff Provide support supervision and professional development of appropriate staff Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning e.g. by setting own and staff objectives and providing and receiving feedback CommunicationResponsibilities: Communicate effectively in order to undertake the duties of the post. Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills. Foster good working relationships between colleagues and other staff by maintaining a high professional standard cognisant of the Dignity at Work Policy and GDPR guidelines. Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance, Risk, Health & Safety: Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff e.g. health and safety procedures, emergency procedures Take appropriate action on any matter identified as being detrimental to staff and/or service user care or well being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc. Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms Maintain a feedback mechanism with the clinical risk manager and report to senior management team where appropriate Ensure adherence to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty. Ensure advice of relevant stakeholders is sought prior to procurement e.g. Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Control, Biomed, Facilities, Pharmacy etc. Havea working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare,National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare AssociatedInfections, Hygiene Standards etc. Qualifications & Experience: Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI Have at least seven years post - registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting A minimum of two years experience at Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Grade Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Graduate appropriate to the position is essential, or be willing to undertake one ACLS training complete or be willing to undertake within a designated timeframe Evidence of Clinical Professional Development Proven clinical and professional management, risk management and clinical audit ability Skills/Competencies: Quality focus Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Management skills Leadership skills Negotiating Skills Risk Management Clinical audit competence IT skills Presentationskills EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues. Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related payand premium pay where applicable. Benefits -Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments. Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. 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