Clinical Nurse Manager II Theatre
UPMC
- Kilkenny
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- Be registered, or eligible for registration in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI.
- A minimum of five years’ experience as a staff nurse in a Theatre Setting is required of which a significant period must be in the speciality or related area of ophthalmology.
- 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.
- 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
- Will play an active role in the continuous improvement programme in the hospital using lean tools and methodology.
- 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.