JOB DESCRIPTION
Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Renal Service
Permanent- Full time
Reference No: 11.007 (2024)
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The role of the CNM3 for the Renal service is pivotal to the coordination and management of the Nursing service and the resources within the service.
The successful candidate will manage the Renal Nursing service, encompassing a Dialysis Unit, an inpatient ward, a renal day unit, Home therapies and Renal Nurse Specialists.
The CNM 3 has a pivotal role in the coordination and management of activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities will include: professional and clinical leadership, resource management, developing nurse-led services, facilitating good communication, creating an effective learning environment and efficient management of human and financial resources to ensure a high quality service.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office -:
2. Be a Member of the General Division of the active register of the Nursing and Midwifery board of Ireland.
3. Possess a post graduate qualification relevant to the role at not less than Level 7 on the NFQ framework.
4. Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 must be in the speciality or related area in the acute care setting.
5. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
6. Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
7. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
AGE RESTRICTIONS IN RELATION TO APPLICATIONS
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where they are not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.
HEALTH
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
GOOD CHARACTER
GARDA VETTING
Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate.
MANDATED AND DESIGNATED PERSONS UNDER CHILDREN FIRST ACT 2015
Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and others. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015.
PARTICULARS OF OFFICE
1. The appointment is fulltime, permanent and pensionable.
2. REMUNERATION:
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health & Children. Current remuneration with effect from 1st June 2024 is:
€67,972 x 6 increments to €76,761
Salary scales will be updated in line with nationally agreed pay agreements and will be updated accordingly and retrospective payments applied as applicable.
3. DUTIES:
The CNM3 will perform such duties as are outlined in this job description.
4. HOURS OF WORK:
Normal working hours are 37.5 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
5. PROBATION:
The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of 6 months. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will (a) be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or if not satisfactory, the probationary period may be extended by 3 months.
6. ANNUAL LEAVE:
Annual leave entitlement is 24 - 28 working days (pro rata), depending on length of service, plus 10 Bank Holidays per annum as they occur. The annual leave year runs from 1st of April to 31st March each year.
7. SICK LEAVE:
Payment of salary during illness will be in accordance with arrangements as approved from time to time by the Department of Health and Children.
8. TERMINATION OF OFFICE:
The employment may be terminated at any time by 3 months’ notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/91.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
* Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
* Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
* Ensure the provision of safe comprehensive nursing care to patients within the guidelines laid out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
* Formulate, manage and implement best practice policies and procedures.
* Ensure that patients and others are treated with dignity and respect.
* Ensure the maintenance of nursing records in accordance with the organisation’s standards and with professional standards.
* Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
* Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospital.
* Reporting relationship will be to the Assistant Director of Nursing/Directorate Nurse Manager.
* The CNM3 will be involved in the development and expansion of nursing services in the Hospital.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the Hospital/Departmental emergency plans.
* Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of relevant internal training programmes available through our Centre for Learning & Development Prospectus.
* Be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing.
* Manage own workload in accordance with the needs of the post.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Clinical/Administrative responsibilities
* Manage, monitor and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence based care planning approach.
* Ensure that the allocated areas/Departments meet Key Performance Indicators such as the HSE Quality Care Metrics and those set out by the National Renal Office.
* Monitor the flow of patients through the departments on a regular basis, ensuring efficient patient flow processes are in place.
* Display qualities of leadership and good communications with all users of the service.
* Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standard of patient care.
* Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g. admission and discharge procedures, control and usage of stocks and equipment, grievance and disciplinary procedures.
* In consultation with other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes as appropriate.
* Operate within own Scope of Practice – seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with the principles of best practice and clinical governance.
* Ensure staff work in compliance with the Scope of Practice.
* Participate in relevant renal groups, attend meetings and provide reports on elements such as activity, services and service development and quality initiatives as required.
* Contribute to strategic planning processes within the service.
* Provide reports on activity and services as required.
* Participate in clinical audit as required and ensure that clinical audits are performed in his / her areas of responsibility.
* Lead on practice development within the clinical area.
* Review and manage complaints and put in place action plans to prevent further complaints.
* Develop and manage departmental and nursing policy with a particular emphasis on change management. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
* Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting patient’s staff and other hospital matters. Ensure Health and Safety standards are met and enforced.
* Be responsible for the training and development of all staff within the service with the assistance of the Clinical Nurse Managers.
* Provide cover for Senior Nurse Managers and participate in the ‘out of hours’ rota if required.
* Be familiar with the Hospital and Department Emergency Plan and its implementation.
* Develop and maintain professional links with other Renal units external to the Hospital Group.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
* Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate.
* Provide support and advice to those engaging in continuous professional development in his /her area of responsibility.
* Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for the student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the programme.
* Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff.
* Provide support supervision and professional development of appropriate staff.
* Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning e.g. by setting own and staff objectives and providing and receiving feedback.
* Provide support, advice and direction to staff as required.
* Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building.
* Facilitate communication at ward and departmental level and within the senior nursing team.
* Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance.
* Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
* Completion of relevant training and availing of supports in the Leadership Academy including coaching, mentoring and leadership development as applicable.
* In conjunction with the Centre for Learning and Development and the Clinical Nurse Facilitators, to promote opportunities for further educational development of staff up to and including MSc.
SELF-DEVELOPMENT
* Maintain a personal record of self-development.
* Act as a role model.
* Keep an up-to-date record with trends by on-going education.
* Ensure that developments are research based / participate in research programmes.
* Develop / foster research in the Renal Nursing Service.
FINANCIAL
* Formulate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team.
* Manage resources, including staff, efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of service.
* Manage and evaluate the implementation of the service plan and budget.
* Ensure the expenditure is controlled within agreed budget/ cash limits and in compliance with the Hospitals financial plan.
* Participate in budget planning.
* Communicate the financial savings achieved and participate in the designate of this spend.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
* Ensure that the team makes the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner, which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
* Ensure that all staff are trained in the use of computer systems, which are used in the management of patient episodes in the Hospital, e.g.: EPR, Pims, Order comms, Symphony, sap, core.
HEALTH & SAFETY
* Ensure the compliance of all your staff with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
* Comply and enact Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in Hospital policies, protocols and procedures relevant to your area.
* Prepare risk assessments and departmental safety statements as required.
HYGIENE/INFECTION CONTROL
* Ensure you are aware of your responsibility for Hygiene awareness. Hygiene is defined as “The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection.”
* Act as a role model and actively promote infection control and prevention and ensure that staff in your area familiarise themselves with the hospital infection control policies and guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual.
* Ensure that staff in your area are aware that they work in an area where there is potential for transmission of infection.
* Ensure that all your staff are advised that they have a responsibility to prevent the transmission of infection particularly in relation to hand hygiene.
QUALITY, SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
* Support the delivery of the Quality, Safety and Risk Management Programme, including the appropriate identification, reporting and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital.
CONFIDENTIALITY
* You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular, the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end, you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records, documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation.
DATA MANAGEMENT
* Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018.
DEVELOPMENT OF HOSPITAL GROUPS
* The Hospital Structure is currently under review and therefore, reporting relationships may change. The development of Hospital Groups may require the post-holder to adopt a different reporting relationship and additional accountabilities. Full consultation will take place in advance of any such change.
NOTE: The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential at this level of appointment. The appointee will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to this changing environment.
GENERAL
Applications can be submitted ‘on-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV.
Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 27th November 2024
Informal enquiries to Jane Hally, Assistant Director of Nursing - Telephone (01) 4142000 Bleep 2637 or email maryjane.hally@tuh.ie
All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
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