Clinical Nurse Manager I Paediatrics

Clinical Nurse Manager I Paediatrics - UPMC Kildare

Location: UPMC Kildare Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

The CNM1 will support the CNM2 to lead and manage a team of nursing and support colleagues in the provision of patient centred, evidence based, quality patient care. The CNM1 has a pivotal role to support the CNM2 in co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within the clinical area.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. General:

- Monitor and improve standards of good practice, safety, service and patient care.
- Implement both UPMC Kildare Hospital policies and legislative requirements regarding storage and administration of medicines.
- Ensure emergency equipment is routinely checked and maintained.
- Take part in manager on-call rota.
- Directly manage junior staff and ensure effective staff development in line with Hospital policy.
- Plan and organise theatre schedules and outpatient schedules in liaison with other members of relevant care teams / management.
- Monitor theatre operating times and throughput of patients and, in conjunction with registered nurses, identify and implement changes required to maximise efficiency.
- Monitor and improve the standard of record keeping, including patient notes and theatre register.
- Manage queries directed to the theatre team.
- Manage theatre stock control, co-ordinate purchasing in accordance with theatre needs.
- Ensure that the An Bord Altranais Code of Professional Conduct and other board guidance relating to professional practice is followed at all times and that staff have access to this guidance.

- Managerial:

- Ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach.
- Regularly evaluate and monitor patient care using the hospitals quality systems to ensure that care is delivered.
- 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.
- Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
- Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building.
- Provide staff leadership and motivation conducive to good working relations and work performance.
- Manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
- Support CNM 2 in leading on practice development and skills development within the clinical area.
- Support CNM2 in leading and implementing change as required.
- Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
- Participate fully in accreditation and ensure unit is fully compliant with all relevant standards and regulations.

- Professional Accountability and Development:

- Ensure you remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice. Actively participate in research where appropriate for the benefit of patients.
- Provide a supportive and learning environment in the Hospital, which enables the educational and professional development needs of staff to be met.
- Ensure that statutory rules, guidelines and legislation are understood and complied with.
- Ensure that standards of care are safeguarded, and all staff are aware of the need for patients and clients. High quality care is recognised as of primary importance.
- Act as a positive role model with regards to the Hospital ethos.

- Quality & Audit:

- Participate and lead as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Undertake research/ clinical audit as necessary, critically analyse and provide written reports of the same.
- Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
- Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times.

- Health and Safety:

- Uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital's policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and attend updates.
- Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
- Observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Be a registered dual qualified (general and paediatrics) Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Minimum of 3 years recent experience in surgical service.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems.
- Experience with clinical and professional practice development.
- Have experience in change management.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal 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 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:

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