Clinical Nurse Manager I Paediatrics
The Clinical Nurse Manager I Paediatrics will support the CNM2 in leading and managing a team of nursing and support colleagues in the provision of patient-centred, evidence-based, quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor and improve standards of good practice, safety, service and patient care.
* Implement UPMC Kildare Hospital policies and legislative requirements regarding storage and administration of medicines.
* Ensure emergency equipment is routinely checked and maintained.
* Take part in manager on-call rota.
* Directly manage junior staff and ensure effective staff development in line with Hospital policy.
* Plan and organise theatre schedules and outpatient schedules in liaison with other members of relevant care teams/management.
* Monitor theatre operating times and throughput of patients and, in conjunction with registered nurses, identify and implement changes required to maximise efficiency.
* Monitor and improve the standard of record keeping, including patient notes and theatre register.
* Manage queries directed to the theatre team.
* Manage theatre stock control, co-ordinate purchasing in accordance with theatre needs.
* Ensure that the An Bord Altranais Code of Professional Conduct and other board guidance relating to professional practice is followed at all times and that staff have access to this guidance.
Professional Accountability and Development:
* Ensure you remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice.
* Actively participate in research where appropriate for the benefit of patients.
* Provide a supportive and learning environment in the Hospital, which enables the educational and professional development needs of staff to be met.
* Ensure that statutory rules, guidelines and legislation are understood and complied with.
* Ensure that standards of care are safeguarded, and all staff are aware of the need for patients and clients. High-quality care is recognised as of primary importance.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Be a registered dual-qualified (general and paediatrics) Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Minimum of 3 years recent experience in surgical service.
* Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others.
* Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems.
* Experience with clinical and professional practice development.
* Have experience in change management.
* Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skill.