Job Description
Job Title ; CNM2
Department ; PACU
Reports to ;Theatre Manager
Date ;2026
Overall Purpose of Job
To provide exceptional care for the patient in the peri-operative environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are the core of practice.
The CNM 2 is accountable for the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care in the Post-Anaesthetic Care unit. His/her role includes clinical practice, human resources management, including staffing and evaluations, and financial.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Provides leadership and direction for the staff in the Post-Anaesthetic care unit while supporting and actualising the goals of the department, division, service and Beacon Hospital.
Ensures the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes in the Peri-operative environment, acting in the role of patient advocate.
Recruits and retains competent, compassionate staff while monitoring performance standards and promoting fair labour practices.
Promotes a work environment that demonstrates caring by accessibility of safe equipment and adequate supplies in an efficiently arranged physical setting.
Operationalises and participates in continuous quality improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level in a collaborative manner with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Monitors fiscal budget to control operational and capital expenditures while monitoring and adjusting staffing patterns to improve unit productivity.
Identifies appropriate communication, and coordination for ensure smooth processes within surgical services, supporting Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Registrars, medical students, Nursing and all Healthcare professionals.
Provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce regulatory mandates and compliance.
Participate in survey preparation, processes, audits, policy development and implementation.
Performs related duties as required.
Communication and Accountability
Utilises effective time management skills.
Strong computer skills, acting as a resource for the Meditech system.
Participates in unit/department problem solving and improvement of systems.
Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate.
The use of protective barriers as appropriate.
Handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately.
Hand hygiene as appropriate.
Adherence to AORN and EU standards for Post-operative nursing care.
Conducts staff meetings with all staff working within the unit
Counsels and offers collegial support for staff members.
Interrelationships
Maintains good working relationships with other departments and with physicians, patients, families and outside agencies.
Demonstrates the ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities.
Participates in ongoing consultation and collaboration with physicians and other care providers to maximise patient outcomes and unit specific goals.
Participates in unit-based and interdepartmental QI activities.
Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers whenever needed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Attends Operational, Quality and Nurse Manager meetings, reads email and other postings.
Preparation of the Post Anaesthetic unit and education of staff for JCI accreditation
Attends all required in-services.
All employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the hospital, which may include floating to other departments to assist as the patient needs fluctuate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
An Bord Altranais Registered General Nurse licence in good standing.
Experience
Minimum of five years OR experience plus two years of progressive management experience required. The employee, must speak, read and write grammatically correct English.
Candidates must possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of professional development. Must demonstrate multi-tasking ability.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge
Patient Care Interaction
Good understanding of PACU Nursing procedures.
Employees demonstrate the ability to alter care and patient/family education based on the age or developmental level of the patient.
Employ both AORN and EU standards for Post-operative standards of patient care.
Oversee educational and training needs of all staff within the department
Documentation through the reporting mechanism.
Personal Competencies
All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.
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