Clinical Nurse Manager II In-Patient Ward

Overview Of Role UPMC Aut Even Hospital are recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager II In-Patient Ward . The post of 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.
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Primary Duties And Responsibilities Professional /Clinical
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
Ensure that care delivered by the team is based on standards formulated on evidence-based practice and hospital policy
Regularly evaluate and monitor patient care using the hospital's quality systems
Develop and promote good relationships with patients, families and carers and make the ward welcoming and homely
Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care
Evaluate and further develop the philosophy, objectives and goals of the department
Ensure staff are familiar with the use and care of equipment and maintain equipment in good working condition
Ensure strict confidentiality of patient/resident information
Managerial Responsibilities
Provide supervision, coordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure optimum delivery of care in the designated area
Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building
Provide staff leadership and motivation conducive to good working relations and performance
Manage resources efficiently and effectively
Lead on practice development within the clinical area
Lead and implement change
Promote and develop nursing policies and procedures; monitor and lead proactive improvement
Contribute to policies and procedures at area and hospital level
Participate in the Nursing Management structure and support the Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Lead on Theatres and deputise when required
Maintain clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements
On-call Rota
Take part in the on-call manager’s rota
Staff Development and Education
Ensure care delivered is based on patient needs and promote this within the ward team
Ensure staff development and induction programs for clinical area
Ensure each staff member has a personal development plan
Promote an environment conducive to reflective practice
Clinical and Professional Leadership
Promote Evidence Based Practice
Support standards of care using research findings hospital-wide
Promote quality and safety through the quality and patient safety programme
Clinical Governance
Participate in innovation and change in patient care delivery and contribute to service planning
Set professional standards and measure/audit care effectiveness
Lead clinical governance principles including quality, risk and health & safety within own work area
Record and report incidents as per policy
Develop policies, procedures and guidelines to support best practice
Quality & Safety – Safe Culture
Participate in planning, monitoring and improvement of quality programs
Develop performance indicators with department manager
Initiate and evaluate audits under guidance
Accreditation & Policy Familiarisation
Familiarise with clinical policies and participate in policy review under direction
Qualifications & Experience
Be registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses with 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
Continued professional development demonstrated
HR policies and procedures awareness
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Active role in continuous improvement using lean tools
Excellent communication skills with medical staff, MDT, patients and relatives
Implement change with new nursing developments
Work as part of multidisciplinary team
Strong leadership, interpersonal and organisational 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. The organisation provides a total rewards program with competitive pay, benefits and growth opportunities.
About UPMC
UPMC is a multinational academic medical centre with operations in Ireland, including UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. UPMC International expands access to signature services and research-driven care globally.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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