L Simulation Clinical Nurse Educator, CNM

The Simulation Clinical Nurse Educator will work closely with Faculty, content experts, course/program leaders and Clinical Simulation Program staff to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate simulation-based education and events across undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare profession areas.

• The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree.
• Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
• Performance management systems are a part of this role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme.

Professional /Clinical

Simulation-Based Education Activities:

The Simulation Clinical Nurse Educator will:

• Work collaboratively with faculty and Simulation Program staff and other clients and stakeholders to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate simulation-based education and events, Including: learning objectives, case scenarios, program planning, evaluation tools as well as other needs of the departments and groups utilising the Healthcare Simulation Space.

• Work with intra-or interdisciplinary teams, brainstorm and problem solve and participate in educational strategic planning.

• Participate in simulation event and scenario planning meetings to provide curriculum and learning objective expertise consistent with capabilities and limitations of Clinical Simulation Program staff, equipment and facilities to meet faculty needs.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff and other clients and stakeholders to achieve consistent, integrated application of simulation-based education and events, research and other activities across the HSE West& North West Region.

• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff and instruct faculty and others on technical aspects of operating simulators and equipment. Develop and lead faculty development activities including courses, individual instruction, and resources as appropriate for advanced simulation techniques. Maintain documentation of completion of orientation and faculty development activities.

• Ensure appropriate fidelity and realism of simulation events including moulage, equipment, supplies, rooms & furniture to meet simulation-based learning objectives.

• Assist with set up of simulation scenarios and equipment.

• Participate in running simulation events (e.g. workshops, symposia and conferences) and scenarios as appropriate.

• Participates in the development and review of relevant policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines

Technical:

The Simulation Clinical Nurse Educator will:

• Develop technical proficiency with basic aspects of the operation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, repair and replacement needs for all simulation equipment and train other education leads in the handling of this equipment where necessary.

• Participate in preventative maintenance of equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and scheduled maintenance to ensure that equipment is operational.

• Collaborate with team members to develop and maintain appropriate materials and protocols for scheduling, administration and record keeping of simulation-based education, orientations and trainings.

• Maintain an archive of simulation cases and set-up guides to ensure most current information is available.

Other Responsibilities:

The Simulation Clinical Nurse Educator will:

• Demonstrate teaching/leadership skills using creativity, integrity, initiative and communication.

• Demonstrate ability to use basic audiovisual equipment.

• Communicate and collaborate in a positive, professional manner with faculty, staff, learners, and stakeholders of the Healthcare Simulation Space.

• Provide communication and feedback to program director on facility, technology, equipment, operational and other needs identified for overall maintenance and program functioning.

• Create innovative ideas, evaluate new equipment, and identify opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education.

• Engage in available opportunities to learn about current developments and best practices in simulation, share information and best practices externally.

• Develop and maintain relationships with simulation specialists to engage in collaborative problem solving and innovation.

• Conduct facility tours; participate in events providing exposure and insight to the program.

• Participates in professional development planning with their line manager to make use of skills and capabilities to achieve personal, professional and organizational goals

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Health & Safety

The Simulation Clinical Nurse Educator will:

• Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff e.g. health and safety procedures, emergency procedures.
• Take appropriate action on any matter identified as being detrimental to staff and/or service user care or well being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care.

• Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection prevention and control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.
• Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms
• Maintain a feedback mechanism with the clinical risk manager and report to senior management team where appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty. Ensure advice of relevant stakeholders is sought prior to procurement e.g. CNS infection control, Occupational Therapist.
• 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.

Management

The Simulation Clinical Nurse Educator will:

• Exercise authority and co-ordinate the functions of the assigned area(s)
• Provide support, advice and direction to staff as required
• Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building
• Provide staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good workin relations, and work performance.
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace

· Contribute to the strategic management and planning process

· Manage resources, including staff, efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of service.

· Manage and evaluate the implementation of the service plan and budget

· Provide reports on activity and services as required

• 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

KPI’s

• The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets.
• The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.
• Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture.
• In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession.
• The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS:

· Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders.

· All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately.

· Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.

· In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits.

· In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted.

· Hospital uniform code must be adhered to.

· Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.

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

Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety

· The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.

· The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

· The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas:

o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives

o Document Control Information Management Systems

o Risk Management Strategy and Policies

o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards

o Decontamination Code of Practice

o Infection Control Policies

o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure

o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies

· The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures.

· The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment.

· The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services.

· The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager.

· The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others.

· The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained.

· The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment.

· It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice.

The above Job Specification 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.

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