Clinical Nurse Facilitator - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
The role is responsible for the facilitation of quality education and professional development that is in line with the highest standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse Facilitator (CNF) will work with the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer in developing a framework for competency assessment and a strategy for continuous professional development for nurses. As a key member of the nurse education team the role is responsible for the provision of a supportive clinical learning environment for both post registration and undergraduate nurses. The role will actively participate in the Quality and Safety programme and with Nurse Managers ensure compliance with best practice and JCI standards relevant to patient care.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Facilitate education and continuous professional development within the operating department for Registered Nurses
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Facilitate education and training for peri-operative nurses that is aligned with UPMC competency assessment framework.
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Ensure education and training programmes are reviewed and reflect best practice and both national and international standards for peri-operative care.
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Promote an environment for professional nursing practice, which is consistent with the mission, vision and values of UPMC in Ireland.
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Ensure that the peri- areas to which student nurses are assigned for clinical placements, provide optimum teaching and learning environments and can meet the learning outcomes for student nurses set by the Third Level College and the NMBI standards for the students.
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Develop, engage in and promote person centred nursing practices through care processes, which enhance clinical effectiveness and patient outcomes.
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Support change and play an active role in promoting the nursing and corporate developments and strategies required to sustain innovations in nursing and clinical practice within theatre department.
Management and Organisation
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Attend meetings with third level institutes in relation to student affairs, placements and matters.
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Develop and implement systems relating to quality improvement.
- In conjunction with Quality department maintain the online data base of approved Nursing policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures.
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Demonstrate evidence of planning/organisational skills, including time management, the ability to use his/her own initiative.
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Support the profession and encourage the ongoing professional development of nursing staff.
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Demonstrate evidence of planning/organisational skills, including time management, the ability to use his/her own initiative.
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Demonstrate ability to motivate self and others.
Communication and Interprofessional Working
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Foster good working relationships between colleagues and other staff by maintaining a high professional standard within the hospital
- Collaborate with members of the hospitals multidisciplinary teams in developing, reviewing policies procedures guidelines and protocols that reflect evidence based practice.
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Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills including ppt and TEAMS.
- Be innovative in the use of various educational online platforms facilitating education and training that is inclusive to all staff
Education and Training
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Assist the ACNO to develop and implement educational frameworks for clinical pathway programmes.
- Participate in clinical learning environment audits for undergraduate programmes.
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Assist with the design, development, and delivery of NMBI accredited foundation and skills programmes based on patient needs and requirements of the service.
- Assist with the design and delivery of education programmes for Healthcare assistants in collaboration with Directors of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Managers.
Professional/Personal Development
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Keep up-to-date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing practice, management and education.Attend and participate in learning opportunities in order to be familiar with peri-operative nursing innovations.
- Identify and participate in activities that enhance own professional development.
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Support staff in the application of a range of codes and policies of practice, including (but not exclusively): Scope of Practice Framework (An Bord Altranais, 2000) and the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (NMBI, 2015) in their practice.
Audit/Research
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Assist with the formulation policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures which will ensure that the highest standards of patient focused nursing care is provided within available resources based on appropriate knowledge and research.
- Provide accurate reports of all audits completed to the Director of Nursing, as part of supporting an ongoing quality improvement ethos within the hospital.
- Support nursing staff in the conduct of internal and local audit processes as part of service delivery improvement processes and their own professional development.
Qualifications & Experience:-
Be a registered nurse in the division relevant to the practice in which the application is being made on the Register of Nurses and Midwives held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NBMI].
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Have at least 5 post registration nursing experience preferably in the surgical setting
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Possess a relevant post graduate award at level 8/9 or Higher or pursuit of same
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Have a master’s degree in education or in pursuit of same
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Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
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Peri-operative Nursing Clinical Skills
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Leadership skills
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IT skills
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Quality focus
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Risk Management
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Clinical audit
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Salary: €57,009.91 - €67,138.95 per annum based on a 37 hour week.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
