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Purpose of the Post
To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. To facilitate and support clinical learning at ward and departmental level for new employees/current employees and student nurses.
Purpose of the Post
To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. To facilitate and support clinical learning at ward and departmental level for new employees/current employees and student nurses.
The post of CNM 3 has a pivotal role in service planning and development, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNM3’s 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 CNM3 plays a key role in providing clinical and professional leadership and promoting the values of the organisation.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
* The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree
* Maintain throughout the Group’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
* Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme
Professional /Clinical
The CNM3 will:
* Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership
* Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by An NMBI
* The Manager will practice nursing according to
Professional Clinical Guidelines
HSE guidelines
Local policies, protocols and guidelines
Current legislation
* 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 team 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
Health & Safety
The CNM 3 will:
* 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. CNS infection control, Occupational Therapist
Education and Training
The CNM 3 will:
* 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
* Facilitate and support clinical learning at ward and departmental level for new employees/current employees and student nurses via both direct and indirect supervision where appropriate.
Management
The CNM3 will:
* 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 departmental level and within the senior nurse/midwife team
* Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance
* Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace
* Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service, the community, 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 and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters
* Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required
* Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration
* The post holder will assume responsibility for the management of clinical areas within the Medical Directorate
* The post holder will have key responsibility in the strategic management of the Department in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Nursing.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS:
* Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders.
* All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately.
* Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.
* In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits.
* In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Building is not permitted.
* Hospital uniform code must be adhered to.
* Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.
Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety
* The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.
* The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.
* The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas:
* Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
* Document Control Information Management Systems
* Risk Management Strategy and Policies
* Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards
* Decontamination Code of Practice
* Infection Control Policies
* Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure
* Data Protection and confidentiality Policies
* The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Hospitals Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures.
* The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment.
* The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services.
* It is the post holders’ specific responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager.
* The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others.
* The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained.
* The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment.
* It is the responsibility of the post holder to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management / Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice.
KPI’s
* The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets.
* The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.
* Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture.
* In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession.
* The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS:
* Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders.
* All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately.
* Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.
* In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits.
* In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted.
* Hospital uniform code must be adhered to.
* Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.
* To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety
* The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.
* The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.
* The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas:
* Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
* Document Control Information Management Systems
* Risk Management Strategy and Policies
* Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards
* Decontamination Code of Practice
* Infection Control Policies
* Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure
* Data Protection and confidentiality Policies
* The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures.
* The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment.
* The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services.
* It is the post holders’ specific responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety this will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager.
* The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others.
* The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained.
* The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment.
* It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
* Please Note CV’s will not be accepted for this campaign ******
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Full-time
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Hospitals and Health Care
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