Clinical Nurse Manager 2 High Dependence Unit

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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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Accountability and Working Relationships Job title: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) - HDU Grade: CNM2 Professionally accountable to:Director of Nursing Key reporting relationships:Assistant Director of Nursing Key working relationships: Key working relationships: Consultant Cardiologists and Physicians; Anaesthetics/Intensive Care; Emergency Department; Cardiac Diagnostics; Cath Lab; Patient Flow; Nursing Administration; Nurse Practice Development; Pharmacy; Health and Social Care Professionals; and support services. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. The post-holder will work a flexible schedule to meet service needs, including availability to manage out-of-hours escalation as deemed necessary. Qualifications / Experience 1. Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by Nursing & Midwifery Board Ireland 2. Have at least five years post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting, with relevant experience in a high acuity area HDU / CCU 3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required 4. A nursing management degree qualification / or willingness to undertake same within two years of appointment is essential. 5. a minimum of two years relevant people-management experience 6. Possess well-developed leadership, management and organisational skills. 7.Computer skills essential. 8. Hold a recognised post-registration qualification relevant to HDU / CCU practice or demonstrate a willingness to undertake same within an agreed timeframe, as supported by the service. 9. Hold a current ALS / ACLS certification, or demonstrate a commitment to achieve same within an agreed timeframe. Key Responsibilities: Responsibility for nursing management within the HDU / CCU to include: Professional / clinical leadership that promotes efficiency, innovation, teamwork and continuous improvements within the critical care pathway. Supervision of qualified and unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment. Provision of continuing nursing education on all staff and participation in teaching, guidance and assessment of staff. Provision of high-quality clinical learning environment. Compliance with Health and Safety regulations. High standards of communication within the area, division and across the hospital and Health Care Group, adhering to the Hospital communication policy. Act as an infection control liaison for the unit and adhering to hand hygiene and infection prevention measures as indicated in hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards: Clinical responsibilities: Guide and direct unit activities in order to provide a high standard of holistic care to all patients having regard to the ethics and philosophy of the hospital. Acts as an advocate for the patient and their wishes during their hospital stay and acts as a role model in this remit for all other staff members. Ensure that patient care is based on the latest research findings and constitutes best practice and act as an expert clinical resource for both nursing and medical staff. Co-ordinate the management of beds / clinics for the unit in consultation with the Consultants, Bed Allocation / Patient Flow and Nursing Administration. Ensure compliance with regulations in relation to custody and administration of all medications (Hospital policy and NMBI guidelines). Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported in line with Risk Management policies and introduce quality improvements appropriately. Be responsible for health, safety and welfare at work of self and others and comply with the Health and Safety Regulations. Liaise with infection control and prevention team on maintenance of high standard of hygiene measures throughout the unit and complete and required IPC induction programme prior to commencement in employment, as applicable. Provide visible clinical leadership within the HDU/CCU and role-model best practice in assessment, monitoring, escalation and delivery of high-acuity nursing care. Promote specialist standards in the use of telemetry, cardiac monitoring systems and other critical care technologies utilised within HDU/CCU. Support safe administration and monitoring of high-risk medications and infusions commonly used in HDU/CCU (e.g. anticoagulants, vasoactive drugs, anti-arrhythmics, insulin infusions) in line with local policy. Ensure daily readiness of the clinical environment and critical equipment (including emergency equipment), and escalate technical/IT/equipment issues promptly. Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and support compliance with clinical governance requirements. People Management: Roster staff to achieve an adequate equitable skill mix. Allocate staff mix efficiently according to analysis of clinical needs and available resources, and ensure compliance with contracted working hours and relevant national agreements. Be responsible for the supervision and development of the team within the HDU/CCU and take an active part in the delivery of care as appropriate. Ensure effective, clear communication with patients, relatives, visitors and the multidisciplinary team and ensure patient confidentiality is respected by all staff and maintained at all times. Demonstrate innovation in practice and utilise motivational skills to introduce change into the clinical area in a streamlined and effective manner. Investigate complaints in line with hospital policy and introduce quality improvements as appropriate. Manage disciplinary issues within the context of current legislation and national health service procedures. Maintain a calm, composed demeanour in crisis situations and lead the team through the situation to conclusion and debrief. Participate in staff recruitment as requested and support recruitment and retention initiatives aligned to service needs. Be involved in the provision of a high-quality unit orientation and induction programme for all new staff. Manage all leave (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, study leave) in line with best practice in HR management and local policy. Monitor and manage staff turnover rates as appropriate and escalate workforce risks to the relevant line manager. Manage annual staff feedback/performance sessions and act on issues raised by staff members appropriately and efficiently within scope of practice. Ensure all team members adhere to the organisations uniform policy. Be responsible for people management and the introduction and promotion of management tools and initiatives such as the HSE Performance Assessment Policy, Legal Framework and Learning Needs Analysis. Maintain and update the staff education/training database as required, ensuring all mandatory training programmes are up to date for each staff member. Quality, Audit and Governance: Adhere to policies, protocols, standards, legislation, codes of practice and professional conduct set out by relevant authorities and professional bodies. Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based policies, guidelines and procedures for the HDU/CCU. Critically appraise the unit with regard to quality control systems and quality management, and implement improvements based on data, audit and feedback. Be involved in clinically-based audits to improve patient-directed care in conjunction with the Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator and act on findings to improve care delivery systems. Work with the Assistant Director of Nursing in the preparation of the annual provider plan, as applicable. Participate in and/or lead accreditation activities, identify continuous quality improvements and develop quality programmes in consultation with the Assistant Director of Nursing and the multidisciplinary team. Participate at meetings and committees as required and disseminate information appropriately. Support a culture of safety through active reporting and follow-up of incidents, near misses and complaints, using a systems and process improvement approach. Education, Training and Professional Scholarship: Work closely with the Practice Development Co-ordinator, Clinical Facilitator, Clinical Placement Co-ordinators and the staff in the Nurse Practice Development Unit in leading and supporting relevant education and training programmes. Ensure all staff are appropriately orientated to the HDU/CCU and that support for practice development is available as required. Facilitate formal and informal teaching initiatives within HDU/CCU, identifying gaps in knowledge, experience or practice and ensuring education needs meet the requirements of the specialised patient care setting in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Support staff undergoing formal education and training, enabling Nurses and Health Care Assistants to examine their own practice and identify areas for improvement, and promote uptake of relevant post-registration education aligned with service needs (succession planning and sustainability). Keep abreast of research and developments in nursing; facilitate and contribute to nursing research relevant to the area of practice; and promote evidence-based practice. Update own knowledge, experience and skills portfolio as required and maintain continuing professional development. Promote nursing by actively contributing at national conferences and meetings, as appropriate. Conditions of Employment: Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 28 days per annum pro- rata (according to criteria in Circular 111/99). Annual leave is calculated January to December of each year. Sick Leave Regulations: Please refer to contract of employment and hospital sick leave policy (HSE HR Circular 020/2012). A minimum of three month's notice of termination of employment is required. Notice of termination of employment must be received in writing. Uniform Policy must be adhered to at all times. Hospital uniform must not be worn outside of the hospital. Please note the following: The Hospital Board is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings. Fire orders must be observed and staff must attend fire lectures every 2 years. Mandatory training must be adhered to and recertified before expiry timeframes occur i.e. Manual Handling, Basic Life support, Intravenous assessment, Hand hygiene education, waste management and Mission effectiveness programme. All accidents within the department must be reported immediately. In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (1989 & 2005), smoking within the Hospital building is not permitted. All Staff are advised to avail of Hepatitis B Vaccination with Occupational Health. The use of personal mobile phones is prohibited in clinical care areas. Hygiene: During the course of employment staff are required to ensure that the hospitals hygiene and infection control policies are adhered to at all times. All employees have responsibility to prevent transmission of infection by adhering to and implementing optimal hand hygiene and adhering to the Hospitals Hygiene processes. Hygiene is a fundamental component of St Michaels Hospitals quality system to ensure the safety and well-being of its patients and staff and plays a role in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection. Policies/Legislation: All hospital policies and procedures form an integral part of an employment contract and may be subject to update and revision, from time to time, in consultation with union representatives as appropriate. Employees are required to comply with all hospital policies, procedures (e.g. Dignity at work, Trust in Care, Computer Usage Policy) and the hospitals ethical codes of practice. Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you have A LEGAL obligation: To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA To assist TUSLA, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report To complete the HSE e-learning programme An Introduction to Children First To complete the HSE e- learning training for Mandated Persons (CHO6) You will remain a mandated person for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the legislation Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 Confidentiality: In the course of your employment, you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients, students, staff and / or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instruction of an authorised officer, such information must not be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Skills: Register with NMBI Nursing management degree Post registration qualification relevant to HDU Hold a current ALS / ACLS certification 5 yrs post registration experience in acute hospt Relevant experience in a high acuity area HDU/ CCU Benefits: on site parking excellent access to public transport subsidised canteen group discount for health insurance access to health service credit union tax saver commuter ticket scheme bike to work scheme

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