Clinical Nurse Manager 1 St Johns Ward

Job Purpose The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of general surgical and medical nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline management team, the CNM1 in St Johns will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a participative approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. Job Background/Context Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each department provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at ward level. Key Responsibilities Operations Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care. Provide safe and comprehensive nursing care in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), as well as relevant professional clinical guidelines In the absence of the CNM 2, in conjunction with other CNM 1s manages the overall daily functions of the department taking responsibility for the safe delivery and co-ordination of nursing services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality specialist nursing care. Manage own patient caseload in accordance with the needs of the department Plan specialist nursing service, innovations and developments. Ensure that nursing care is based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice. Develop close links with other healthcare facilities relevant to the delivery and enhancement of services. Monitor complaints and investigate any nursing and clinical complaints, taking corrective and preventative action as appropriate and review audit to ensure there are no re-occurrences. Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards. Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times. Communicate and develop effective relationships with Consultant colleagues, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the department. Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients. Ensure that systems for the provision of clinical and non-clinical services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised. In conjunction with CNM 2 undertake an annual review of nursing services including the preparation of an annual report. Ensure that all staff within the ward are familiar with the plan for management of critical incidents and that the ward is ready to meet such a demand. Leadership and Management Provide clinical and management leadership for Staff Nurses and support staff and ensure an effective learning environment for the multidisciplinary team and take an active part in the delivery of care as appropriate. Work within the code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, participation in the development of the Scope of Practice and provide strong professional leadership and direction for nursing services. Promote an environment that is conducive to the development of best practice, enhances staff retention and promotes good industrial relations. Maintain a high level of staff morale, promoting good communication, team spirit and job satisfaction among members of the multidisciplinary team.Strive to ensure that staff are accountable, responsible and have authority to practice and manage within their roles. Play a role in the recruitment and selection of nursing and support staff for the service. Ensure that all new nursing and support staff in the Unit receive an adequate orientation and induction programme, have a clear understanding of their duties, responsibilities and standards of performance at all times. Ensure that staff nurses are effectively supported with annual reviews and the development of personal development plans, where required. Assist in providing a duty roster that ensures resources are deployed effectively and efficiently to cope with fluctuations in workload, case complexity, adequate skills mix, planned Unit/Ward activity or staff absence difficulties. Comply with all HR system and policy requirements including recording of relevant data Contribute to the formal mechanism for communication among the nursing team including schedules for staff meetings. Learning and Education In conjunction with the CNM 2, provide professional and personal development opportunities for all nursing and support staff working with the relevant Learning and Education specialists to develop an appropriate programme of learning and education based on a planned (individual, department and organisation) training needs assessment. Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice. Maintain accurate records of all study leave and education resources used. Implement an enhanced staff competence assessment relevant to the Unit/Ward. In conjunction with the CNM 2, facilitate study days and leave for nurses and support staff, in accordance with the BHHC Study Leave Policy and within budgeted allowances. Quality Improvement and Risk Management Ensure that there is compliance with all relevant Hermitage Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for dealing with regulatory or professional bodies and inspections. Encourage continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required. Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department involving the team in continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging innovation. Contribute to the setting and monitoring of core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and monitor performance against these standards through internal and (where applicable) external audit. Participate in the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process. Participate in the requirements of the hospitals risk management programme. Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings. Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit. Provide clinical nursing leadership in proactively addressing ethical and quality of service issues with multidisciplinary team members and hospital management. Develop a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines. The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will perform other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Line Manager. Essential Criteria Knowledge/Experience Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in surgical nursing Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Grad course, in Postgraduate qualification in a relevant nursing specialty or management and/or a willingness to undertake same. Hold an up-to-date ACLS course or a willingness to undertake same. Skills/ Competencies Clinical Skills Management skills Leadership skills Negotiating Skills IT skills Quality focus Risk Management Clinical audit Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Desirable Skills Knowledge/ Experience Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Grad course, in Postgraduate qualification in a relevant nursing specialty or management and/or a willingness to undertake same. Skills/ Competencies Presentation skills Budgetary skills This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested. Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: NMBI CNM1 Management