Job Title: CNM I Orthopaedics Surgery
Reporting to: Director of Nursing


Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.


Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.


ROLE PURPOSE
To support the nurse manager in the Orthopaedics Surgical Theatres to organise plan and direct the Theatres.


QUALIFICATIONS
Registered in the general division of NMBI.
At least five years post registration experience, two of which, must be recent experience in the relevant area.
Have an appropriate qualification or management experience relevant to the post.
Evidence of personal professional development.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
Evaluate and develop, lead and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures.
Provide appropriate reports as required.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and safety.
Scheduling unit personnel in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff, taking into account annual leave, sickness, absences etc.
Allocating nursing and support staff in an appropriate manner to meet the workload and ensuring continuity of care whilst operating within allocated resources.
Participating in the recruitment and orientation of personnel, appropriate to the needs of the department.
Promote and nurture a high level of staff morale, there by promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing staff and other staff in the unit.
The assessment and identification of training and development needs for nursing within the unit by setting objectives for learning and contribution to the development training programmes where appropriate.
Delegating professional duties to staff recognising the professional competency of individuals.
Collaborating with hospital personnel and other healthcare providers in planning care.
Serving on committees within the hospital as appropriate.
Maintaining effective communication networks within the unit and departments throughout the hospital.
Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?
At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:


Competitive salary
Onsite parking
Pension
Annual bonus*
Discounted cafe
Sports and Social club
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted onsite pharmacy


Please Note:
Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.


Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at recruitment@blackrock-clinic.com


It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.