Clinical Nurse Manager Ii Ftc

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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