Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Endoscopy (Pre-Assessment /Triage Nurse), Altrabainisteoir Cliniciúil 2, Ospidéal Ginearálta Loch Garman
The Role:
The purpose of this post is to provide a Referral Triage and Endoscopy Pre-assessment service to ensure optimal and efficient use of Endoscopy capacity in Wexford General Hospital.
The aim of the role is to avoid unnecessary procedures and ensure those scheduled are appropriately prepared for procedure especially in cases where patients have comorbidities being treated which may be affected by undergoing an endoscopic procedure.
This will ensure seamless journey through the process.
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Endoscopy Pre-Assessment / Triage Nurse) will work as a key member of the Inter-disciplinary team providing support to the Endoscopy unit and patients using the service.
The CNM 2 will liaise with Anaesthetists, Surgeons and Endoscopists regarding potential medical issues pertaining endoscopic procedures.
He/she communicates to GP's and Clinicians for appropriate onward referral to ensure pre-operative health is optimised.
The Pre-Assessment nurse will also act as the coordinator of care prior to and during admission.
The Person:
1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
((a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) registered, or are eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
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(ii) Have at least 5 years post registration nursing experience (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the speciality or related area.
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(iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
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(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development
And
(b) Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
2. Annual registration
(i) On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration in the General Nurse Division, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
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(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
3. Health
Candidates 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 such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specific Requirements:
· Please demonstrate depth and breadth knowledge of pre-assessment and triage for endoscopic procedures.
· Please demonstrate depth and breadth of working knowledge of both the NSS Bowel Screen programme and the JAG accreditation process.
Other Requirements Specific to the post:
Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role as the Endoscopy unit is located on two sites - Wexford General Hospital and Ely Hospital.
All posts in Wexford General Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service.
Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required.
Candidates will be required to take up duty within 3 months of receipt of the formal offer of employment.
Informal enquiries:
We welcome enquiries about the role.
For further information & informal enquiries about the role contact:
Name: Grace Nolan, CNM III Perioperative Services, Wexford General Hospital.
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HR Point of Contact:
Name: Reymary Reyes, Human Resources Department, HSE Dublin and South East
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Application Process:
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Closing date: Monday 24th November **** @ 12pm
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