Clinical Nurse Manager II Theatre

Clinical Nurse Manager II Theatre (Orthopaedics) Location: Aut Even Hospital Job type: Permanent Overview of role: The post of CNMII has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the theatre area. The CNMII will co-ordinate and lead in the implementation and provision of quality care Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Key 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 co-ordination, 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 co-operation with other team members Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation 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. To ensure that the care delivered by team is based on standards, which have been formulated on evidence based practice, and agreed, through hospital policy. To regularly evaluate and monitor patient care by using the hospitals quality systems to ensure that care is delivered. To develop and promote good relationships with patients and carers. To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care To evaluate and further develop the philosophy, objectives and goals of the department. To ensure that all staff are familiar with the use and care of all equipment, and that such equipment is maintained in good working condition. To ensure strict confidentiality of information regarding patients/residents is adhered to. Managerial Responsibilities: The CNM2 will: Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area through allocating work fairly and competently. Manage communication at departmental level and facilitate team building Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work 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 as appropriate and lead on 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 CNM3 and deputising in his / her absence when required to do so. Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements Personnel Follow uniform policy reference General Through the course of the working day or week there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management. Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation. To respect the organisational values of the Hospital. Quality & Safety - Safe Culture Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence. You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes. Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives. Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead. Health & Safety UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses. All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis. Information Governance In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications: Be registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI It is desirable to have completed a recognised post-registration course in Peri-Operative Care. Experience: At least two years' experience in a management position in theatres is desirable. It is desirable to have completed a recognised post-registration course in Peri-Operative Care. Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge: Have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake same Display evidence of continuing professional development. Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential. Have experience in change management Personal Competencies: Display evidence of continuing professional development. Ensure their professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession of nursing and Aut Even Hospital Time management skills. Able to act quickly to address urgent matters. 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 not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues. Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable. Benefits - Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Development and Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. About UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. Providing 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 at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA. Skills: Nursing Management Theatre Nurse Orthopaedics