Clinical Nurse Manager I Theatre - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
The post of CNMI has a pivotal role in supporting the service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the theatre area. The CNMI General theatre will co-ordinate with the theatre management team and lead in the implementation and provision of quality care in the general theatre, alongside the CNM11 General Theatre, in UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach
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Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership
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Lead out on the co-ordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service user care by all staff in general theatre, alongside the CNM11
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Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI. (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland)
- Show leadership and develop staff the clinical theatre setting
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Develop nursing knowledge for robotic surgery within the department, along side CNF and CNM11
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Manage skills mix and staffing ration to ensure safe patient care, though-out the patient’s journey in general theatre
- Take ownership of the general, colorectal, urology, gynae and robotic surgery specialties, the consultant preferences, ordering and list planning
- Take ownership of list assignment and staffing, in line with theatre scheduling and Access to Care team lead
- Participate in teams / meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members
- Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams
- Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care
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Assess, Plan, Implement and evaluate nursing care by personal involvement and supervising the activities of other qualified nurses in the general theatre.
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To ensure that the care delivered by team is based on standards, which have been formulated on evidence-based practice, and agreed, through hospital policy.
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To regularly evaluate and monitor patient care by using the hospitals quality systems to ensure that care is delivered.
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To develop and promote good relationships with patients and carers.
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To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care
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To evaluate and further develop the philosophy, objectives and goals of the department.
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To ensure that all staff are familiar with the use and care of all equipment, and that such equipment is maintained in good working condition.
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To ensure strict confidentiality of information regarding patients/residents is adhered to.
Managerial Responsibilities:
The CNM1 will:
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Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the theatre department, through allocating work fairly and competently.
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Manage communication at theatre departmental level and facilitate team building within the general theatre
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Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance
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Manage all resources efficiently and effectively
- Lead on practice development within the clinical area.
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Lead and implement change
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Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement
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Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at theatre and hospital level
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Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by supporting the ADON Peri-operative Services and the
- Senior Nurse Management team and deputising in their absence, when required to do so.
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Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements
Personnel
Follow uniform policy and all IPC policies
General
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Through the course of the working day or week there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
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Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
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To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.
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Participate in and encourage the development of evidence based practice. - Assist in unit audits and data collection. -
- Monitor incident occurrence on the unit. Follow up with theatre CNM II group. - Co-ordination with the CSSD team regarding instrumentation for Theatre lists ensuring same are available.
Quality & Safety – Safe Culture
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Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC Whitfield Hospital.As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
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You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
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Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
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Initiates, participates in and evaluates audits according to HIQA/CHKS/JCI/DGSA etc., Hospital policy and under the guidance and supported by an Senior Nurse Management and Quality team.
Health & Safety
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UPMC Whitfield Hospital employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- Employees must co-operate with UPMC Whitfield Hospital to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses.
- All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.
Information Governance
In the course of your employment you may have access to,or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients 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.
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications:
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Be registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI
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It is desirable to have completed a recognised post-registration course in Peri-Operative Care.
Experience:
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Have at least 3 years theatre (scrub-circulating) experience in an acute hospital setting
- It is desirable to have management experience in theatre department
- It is desirable to have completed a recognised post-registration course in Peri-Operative Care.
Job Specific
Competencies and Knowledge:
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Have completed a Management Course or commit to undertake same
- Display evidence of continuing professional development.
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Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.
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Have experience in change management
Personal Competencies:
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Display evidence of continuing professional development.
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Ensure their professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession of nursing and UPMC Whitfield Hospital
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Time management skills.
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Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to act quickly to address urgent matters.
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Display evidence of continuing professional development.
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Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.
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Have experience in change management
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Will play an active role in the continuous improvement programme in the hospital using lean tools and methodology.
Salary: €57,009.91 - €67,138.95 per annum based on a 37 hour week
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
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.
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.
