Overview
The post holder will be assigned to manage the operational activity in the hospital. Responsibilities will include; a bed management responsibility, management of complex clinical/non clinical, operational situations and provision of clinical support, expertise and advice for all grades of staff. The overall purpose of the/Bed Manager / patient flow co-ordinator is a patient flow function to plan and coordinate admissions/ discharged. There are several important elements: A panel maybe formed from which future vacancies for a temporary or permanent position may arise. Salary Scale: 69,315 70,658 71,952 75,928 77,180 78,634 79,994 81,344 85,539
Organisational Context
The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare. HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath,Monaghan and most areas of Cavan. HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals; Beaumont Hospital Cavan General Hospital Connolly Hospital Louth County Hospital National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh Monaghan General Hospital Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Our Ladys Hospital Navan Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Rotunda Hospital
Essential Criteria
Candidates must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office: (i) Are registered, or are eligible for registration, in the General NurseDivision, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of theRegister of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by theNursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agusCnáimhseachais na hÉireann).And(ii) Have 7 years post registration nursing experience and 3 years NursingManagement experience at a minimum of Clinical Nurse Manager 2(CNM 2) or equivalent in an acute care setting.And(iii) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, ascertified by the education provider, which verifies that the applicant hasachieved a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academicLevel 8 or higher award maintained by Quality & Qualifications ofIreland (QQI) or can provide written evidence from the Higher EducationInstitute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalentTo a Level 8 or higher standard in a health care or management related area.And(b) Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial andAdministrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Annual RegistrationPractitioners must maintain live annual registration on the General Nursing Division of the Nurses & Midwifery Register maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Registration Board (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland)
Skills & Competencies
Professional Knowledge Demonstrate:Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage a range of projects simultaneously, with attention to detail and delivery of results.Knowledge of data collection and information management and a good standard of research and analytical skills.A general understanding of the health servicesA general understanding clinical activity data.Excellent IT skills, particularly the use of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and email.A working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, including Data Protection legislation, HSE policies and standards, including the HSE Information Governance Standards, data protection guidance, records management, ICT and confidentiality.The ability to coordinate and compile succinct reports on data and policy areas. Building and Maintaining Relationships including Teamwork & Leadership SkillsDemonstrate:The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team and multi-stakeholder environment.The ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders and to achieve results through collaborative workingThe ability to facilitate the high performance of project teams/ committees and to identify and deliver on clear and realistic objectives.Flexibility and willingness to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change.The ability to use information to influence and persuade others with confidence and conviction. Commitment to a Quality ServiceDemonstrate:Evidence of incorporating the needs of the patient into service delivery.Evidence of practicing and promoting a strong focus on delivering high quality, person-centred services.An understanding of the service planning/business processes.Planning & Organising and Delivery of ResultsDemonstrate:The ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively to deadlines.The ability to proactively identify areas for improvement and to develop practical solutions for their implementation.The ability to embrace change and adapt local work practices accordingly by finding practical ways to make policies work.The ability to plan and implement activities which will deliver the key performance indicators established for the hospital Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision MakingDemonstrate:Excellent analytical skills to enable analysis, interpretation of data and data extraction from multiple data sources.Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.The ability to confidently explain the rationale behind decisions when faced with opposition.Ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these.Initiative in the resolution of complex issues.Communications & Interpersonal SkillsDemonstrate:The ability to engage with a range of stakeholders to progress strategic and operational projects.The ability to present information clearly, concisely and confidently.Strong written communication skills, including report writing, with the ability to produce professional documents to publication standard.Commitment to developing own knowledge and expertise.Evidence of setting high standards of performance for self and others, ensuring accurate attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within the area of responsibility Relevant Attachment: 28 01 2025 ADON Patient Flow Job Spec Template 3