Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 2
Department: Florence Nightingale Unit
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week over 5 days (Full-Time)


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.


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Florence Nightingale General Unit will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of patient centred care on a busy 21 bed Medical Ward. The CNM2 will manage and coordinate a smooth operation ensuring health and safety for all and the delivery of the highest standard of quality care at all times. The successful candidate will act as a role model and lead the team to promote a holistic service for all patients within Blackrock Clinic and in line with the mission and vison of Blackrock Health.


QUALIFICATIONS
Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office -:

• Be registered in the General Division of the active Register held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
• Have 5 years post registration experience and a minimum of 2 years in the specialty or related area.
• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development

Desirable

• Have recent experience in a Leadership/Management role
• Have a recognised qualification in Healthcare Management or be willing to undertake same.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
• Encourage recognition of the patient as an individual, ensuring patients' needs and comfort are given priority.
• Work within the Scope of Practice
• Comply with all existing Hospital policies
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Hospital/Departmental emergency plans
• Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to the patient and families is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Hospital.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospital.
• Reporting relationship will be to the Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Clinical Responsibilities

• Use a framework to assess individual patient needs consistent with Hospital nursing policies.
• Ensure that appropriate Nursing Care is planned for individual patients based on needs assessment encompassing medical instruction and in line with established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Act as a role model at all times and support and monitor clinical staff in performing patient assessment, the interpretation of data and the integration of knowledge
• Support clinical nursing staff in the use of validated assessment tools e.g. Early Warning Scoring System (EWS), Glasgow Coma Score, Pain assessment tools, Medication protocols etc.
• Ensure appropriate skill mix and resources allocated to both inpatient and assessment areas
• Work closely with ADON and Patient Flow Department to ensure and facilitate the seamless and appropriate streaming of patients.
• Review individual needs and plan appropriate care based on nursing needs.
• Ensure verbal and written Nursing Reporting Systems are accurate and adequate.
• Ensure that accurate nursing reports accompany patients who are being transferred to wards or referred to other hospitals.
• Ensure clinical competence of staff in performing clinical activities including performance appraisal.
• Facilitate change in work practices, procedures, techniques or technologies having regard to developments and in accordance with agreed core standards and best practice. Introduce and maintain systems for evaluating service being provided in conjunction with the ADON
• Maintain clinical skills by performing nursing care and participating in ongoing education.
• Communicate with patients, relatives and visitors and arrange visits of Hospital Chaplains/Pastoral Care team.
• Research and promote quality initiatives that are evidence based with the unit
• Supervise in co-operation with the Supplies Department the custody and stock level of all materials held in the Unit and the delegation of these duties to appropriate staff.
• Promote awareness of risk management, complete risk assessments and maintain and update the risk register accordingly as part of clinical responsibility.
• Report all incidents though the Incident Management system and investigate at the time for corrective actions. Ensure critical incidents are escalated and managed accordingly.
• Facilitate the arrangement necessary and participate where appropriate, in education and training of other Hospital staff as the need arises. This includes students at both undergraduate and post-graduate level.
• Undertake continuing professional development through formal and informal educational opportunities thus ensuring continuing credibility amongst nursing, medical and allied health professionals.
• Liaise with Patient flow department regarding admission & discharge of patients.
• Identify patients' physical, social and psychological needs that may require referral to other agencies.
• Record activity analysis on a daily basis and document same with the ADON in relation to standard of patient care and staffing standards.
• Ensure that staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate and within the resource allocation.
• Create and promote open communications, healthy working relationships stimulate initiative and empower the team to reach their full potential.
• Take a pro-active role in the formulation of evidence based policies, protocols and guidelines for practice.
• Have an awareness of and ensuring clinical area meets national and local KPI's

Management Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of staff within the Scope of Nursing
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff
• Assist the ADON in the recruitment, selection and interview process for staff.
• Attend meetings as required by Hospital Management and keep staff briefed on developments in the Hospital.
• Promote, nurture and maintain a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing and other staff within the department.
• Accepting responsibility by deputising for ADON/ DON as indicated and to work as part of the senior nursing team.
• Motivate team members, by agreeing goals and objective, through performance review.
• Maintain teamwork and, only when necessary and in consultation with ADON, act in accordance with the Hospital's disciplinary policy.
• Ensure all unit staff adhere to the Uniform Policy of the Hospital.
• Actively and efficiently recognises and addresses staff issues as they emerge. Deal appropriately with behaviour outside acceptable limits for whatever reason i.e. emotional upset in staff, to patients or colleagues, undignified behaviour, absenteeism, late attendance, conflict, grievance etc.
• Responsible for the training needs of all staff and students allocated to FNUG Ward.
• Co-ordination and maintenance of equipment and investigate any mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment. Investigate the circumstances with appropriate staff and report findings as required.
• Participate in cost awareness and cost control policies in the unit utilisation Systems for audit Purposes (I.T. or Paper).
• As part of management of the department be involved in strategic planning and ongoing service needs in line with Nursing strategic plan.
• Positive active participation in Change Management and Development.
• Display qualities of leadership and good communication with all service users and service providers.
• Attend meetings and sit on committees of the Department/hospital as required.
• Monitor Infection Control policies and liaise with Microbiology Team where indicated.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met and enforced.
• Use knowledge, judgement and experience to develop ways of coping with crisis situation i.e. Patient and staff.
• Report accidents and incidents. Participate in the investigation and implement corrective actions accordingly (e.g. Route Cause Analysis, Serious Incident Management )
• Be familiar with Hospital & Departmental Disaster Plans and its implementations.
• Observe daily and uphold cleaning standards in the department. Report any inadequacies.
• Liaise with CDU Manager on areas of decontamination and sterilisation of equipment

Education

• Create a learning environment for all staff, to encourage and promote staff development
• Undertake counselling and appraisal of trained staff as required
• Be responsible for orientation and training needs of staff and students assigned to FNUG ward.
• Provide lectures for students and learners as appropriate.
• Oversee mandatory attendance for staff "In-Service" training programme where necessary.
• Ensure availability of training manuals and resources for staff in unit
• Participate in performance appraisals and the development of staff
• Work closely with Clinical Facilitator to ensure all staff meet their clinical and educational requirements and potential

Self-Development

• Maintain a personal record of professional development.
• Act as a role model.
• Keep up-to-date with trends through on-going education.
• Promote and ensure the use of evidence-based nursing care at all times
• Ensure adherence to Hospital policies and The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland guidelines.
• Assist the ADON in maintaining a level of excellence in patient care by maintaining standards and supporting the overall management of the ward.

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.