Clinical Nurse Manager II Theatre

Purpose of the Post

The post of CNM2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within this clinical area at St Columcille’s Hospital.

To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area of responsibility. The primary role of the CNM 2 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional / Clinical

The CNM2 (Theatre) will:

• Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and review of care for service users according to service standards.

• Liaise with patient flow and schedule care in the management of Theatre and waiting lists.

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland).

• Practice nursing according to: Professional Clinical Guidelines National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines Local policies, protocols and guidelines Current legislation

• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.

• Encourage evidence based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.

• Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.

• Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice.

• Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy.

• Assist in providing staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance.

• Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect.

• 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.

• In consultation with ADoN and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes.

• Participate in clinical audit as required.

• Lead and implement change, with particular reference to recommendations of the Commission on Nursing and the health service reform programme.

• Operate within the Scope of Practice - seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.

Risk management, quality, Health and Safety

The CNM2 (Theatre) will:

• Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors e.g. by contributing to risk assessment.

• Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.

• Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.

• Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service user care or well-being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care.

• Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms.

• Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.

• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards.

• Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Education and Training

The CNM2 (Theatre) will:

• Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate.

• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.

• Provide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and assigned students.

• Participate in the assessment of staff/ student nurse proficiency in clinical nursing skills as part of his/her role as preceptor.

• Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.

Personnel / Administrative

The CNM2 (Theatre) will:

• Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s).

• Provide the necessary co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff in designated area(s) of responsibility, ensuring that skill mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and ensuring maximisation of available resources.

• Assess and monitor trends through collection and analysis of activity and data and keeping Senior Nursing Management informed of changing work patterns, which may require increased resource allocation.

• Collaborate with the ADoN in preparing, implementing and evaluating budget and service plans for the clinical area.

• Co-operate in managing all resources - including nursing and nonnursing staff within an agreed budget.

• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.

• Assist in maintaining the necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements / contribute to quality assurance by assisting in data collection.

• Ensure that patient care equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters.

• Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience

Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post:

1. Professional Qualifications & Experience

· Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered

And

· Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 must be in Theatre in the Acute Hospital setting

And

· Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

And

· Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level

2.Annual registration

i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role

And

ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

3.Age

Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.

4.Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

5.Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements

Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing experience of working in an Theatre Department in an acute setting

Other requirements specific to the post

A flexible approach to working hours is required

Other requirements specific to the post will be included at expression of interest stage, if applicable.

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate:

Professional Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of schedule care and management of Theatre lists as relevant to the role

• Demonstrate strong clinical skills in the area of Theatre Nursing

• Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism.

• Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical / designated area.

• Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice.

• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures.

• Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g., health and safety, infection control etc.

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.

• Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.

• Demonstrate resilience and composure.

• Demonstrate openness to change.

• Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice.

Organisation and Management Skills,

Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively.

• Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.

• Demonstrate an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in their approach to work

• Demonstrates evidence-based decision-making, using sound analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making.

• Takes an overview of complex problems before generating solutions; anticipates implications / consequences of different solutions.

• Uses a range of information sources and knows how to access relevant information to address issues.

Commitment to Quality

• Adequately identifies, manages and reports on risk within area of responsibility

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the delivery of quality service.

• Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.

• Demonstrates integrity and ethical stance.

• Demonstrate motivation, initiative and an innovative approach to job and service developments, is flexible and open to change.

Building and Maintaining Relationships including Teamwork and Leadership

• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

• Adopts a collaborative approach to patient care by co-ordination of care / interventions and interdisciplinary team working.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. Fosters good professional work relationships between colleagues

• Demonstrate the ability to build, lead and manage a team and the ability to influence others effectively.

• Demonstrates the ability to lead on clinical practice

• Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills.

• Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect

Communication Skills

• Demonstrate strong communication skills - presents written information in a concise, accurate and structured manner.

Campaign Specific Selection Process

Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview

A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

Those successful at the ranking stage of this process, where applied, will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

The HSE is an equal opportunities employer.

Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience.

The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated.

The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long-term health condition.

Read more about the HSE’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Code of Practice

The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).

The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles to be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards to be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process.

Read the CPSA Code of Practice.

The reform programme outlined for the health services may impact on this role, and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed.

This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.

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