Overview
UPMC Aut Even Hospital are recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager II Surgical Day Care on an 11-month fixed term contract. The CNM II has a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNM II will coordinate and lead in the implementation and provision of quality care.
Professional / Clinical 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 designated area
* Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI (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 / care
* Assess, Plan, Implement and evaluate nursing care by personal involvement and supervising the activities of other qualified nurses
* Ensure care delivered by the team is based on evidence-based practice and hospital policy
* Regularly evaluate and monitor patient care using hospital quality systems
* Develop and promote good relationships with patients, families and carers, and make the ward welcoming
* Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting teamwork and excellent patient care
* Evaluate and develop the department\'s philosophy, objectives and goals
* Ensure staff are familiar with equipment use and maintenance
* Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information
Managerial Responsibilities
* Provide supervision, coordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure optimum care in the designated area
* Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building
* Provide staff leadership and motivation to support good working relations and performance
* Manage resources efficiently and lead practice development within the clinical area
* Lead on change and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures
* Monitor and lead proactive improvement; contribute to policies at area and hospital level
* Participate in Nursing Management structure and deputise for senior management when required
* Maintain clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements
* On-call rota participation
Staff Development and Education
* Ensure care is based on assessment of individual needs and promote this within the ward team
* Ensure staff development and induction programmes are in place
* Ensure each staff member has a personal development plan for current and future roles
* Foster a reflective practice environment
Clinical and Professional Leadership
* Promote evidence-based nursing practice
* Develop standards of care using research findings hospital-wide
* Participate in quality and patient safety programmes
Clinical Governance
* Contribute to service planning using best practice and research findings
* Set professional standards and measure/audit care effectiveness
* Lead clinical governance, risk, and health & safety within the area
* Record and report incidents and complaints as per Hospital Policy
* Develop policies, procedures and guidelines to support compliance with best practice
Accreditation
* Familiarise with policies and guidelines related to clinical care and area
* Assist in reviewing policies under direction of the department manager
Lean
* Lead, facilitate and participate in lean projects with hospital disciplines
* Problem-solve and improve through lean tools; participate in on-site training as required
Quality & Safety - Safe Culture
* Quality and safety are core to daily work; participate in planning, monitoring, and improvement of quality programs
* Develop performance indicators and participate in audits per JCI, hospital policy and Lean requirements
Health & Safety
* Take reasonable care for own safety and that of others
* Co-operate with safety policies; attend annual Fire Health & Safety training
Information Governance
* Maintain patient and staff confidentiality and secure records
Qualifications & Experience
* Be registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI
* Have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake same
* Minimum 5 years qualified with previous experience in a Medical environment
* Previous management experience essential
* Experience in change management
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Awareness of HR policies and procedures
* Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
* Active role in continuous improvement using lean tools
* Excellent communication skills with medical staff, multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives
* Implement change in line with new developments in nursing
* Work as an effective multidisciplinary team member
* Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
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.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is market competitive and offers growth opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits Summary
Compensation – Competitive pay; base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave; pension plan; death in service benefit x3; critical illness cover up to age 66.
Performance and Recognition – ACES programme rewards for performance aligned with goals and mission.
Work-Life Balance – Up to 27 days annual leave; flexible working opportunities.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for career goals through continued learning and advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, PA-based, collaborating with the University of Pittsburgh and operating globally through UPMC Enterprises and UPMC International, with a presence in Ireland.
Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC operates UPMC Whitfield Hospital (Waterford), UPMC Aut Even Hospital (Kilkenny) and more locations across Ireland.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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