[ref. o59458401] Cnm 2 icu

Overview:

Confined Competition - Internal Applicants Only

Post Title:

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – Critical Care

Post Status:

Specified Purpose

Department

CC & A Directorate

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9

Reports to:

Directorate Nurse Manager / Clinical Nurse Manager 3

Salary:

Appointment will be made on CNM 2 Pay scale (€60,854 - €76,897) at a point in line with Government pay policy.

Hours of work:

Full time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Closing Date:

Wednesday 30th April 2025 @ 12noon

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Position Summary:

The post holder is expected to demonstrate team leadership and management in the maintenance and development of a high quality service to the critical care service.

The job holder will:

1. Direct, co-ordinate and provide a high quality, evidence based nursing service in a multidisciplinary environment.
2. Roster and supervise staff, teach and train nursing and support staff and ensure the economical management of resources.
3. Enable the training and development of nursing staff in the provision of safe and effective practice through team leadership, management and practical expertise.
4. Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, set standards of care and review and update nursing policies and procedures based on current and sound research.
5. Maintain effective communication and professional relationships within the nursing team and the multi-disciplinary team and clinical support services to ensure that a cohesive effective service is provided within the ward.
6. Audit the work of the Department and evaluate outcomes of care.
7. Take responsibility for the co-ordination of workload and the assignment of staff to assist the day to day running of the unit.

Responsibilities:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

 I.  Maintain effective communication and professional relationships within t the Critical Care and Anaesthetic Directorate, and all associated clinical and administrative areas within Beaumont Hospital.

II. Be responsible for bed management within the unit and communicate with the bed management team

III. Prepare weekly duty rosters of deployed staff in such a way that best facilitates the workload needs of the unit and will ensure continuity of care.

 V.  Allocate nursing staff with appropriate numbers, skill mix and levels of experience to meet the case load needs.

VI. Be willing in an to share personnel with other areas of the Critical Care & Anaesthetic Directorate or hospital as required.

VII. Guide, support and supervise the nursing staff to enable them to deliver the highest possible standard of nursing care.

VIII. Lead and motivate staff and influence change in response to a changing health service environment.

 X.  Ensure the maintenance of a suitable environment for patients and staff with particular emphasis on Health and Safety. This will require that relationships with the Infection Control Team, Occupational Health Department, Fire Officer, Technical and Bio-engineering staff and providers of equipment will need to be established and maintained.

XI. Investigate incidents and accidents involving patients, staff and visitors in accordance with hospital policy and report these verbally and in writing to Directorate Nurse Manager and implement corrective action when necessary.

XII. Establish effective communication with clinical support Departments (i.e. Pathology, Radiology, Operating Theatre and Rehabilitation Services) to ensure that the services required for individual patients are co-ordinated and timely delivered.

XIII. Be responsible for the economical ordering and utilisation of Pharmacy, and Medical Supplies for the unit, maintaining agreed stock levels and adjusting levels according to peaks and troughs in demand.

XIV. Establish and maintain communications with non-clinical departments (i.e. catering, contract cleaning, linen, portering, ward supplies and technical services) to ensure that the services to the Unit are provided to the highest possible standards which will ensure economical utilisation of such services.

XV. Ensure that staff are up to date with mandatory training: cardiac resuscitation, manual handling, fire, hand hygiene, standard precautions, heamovigilance and are familiar with the hospital internal disaster and major disaster plans.

XVI. Ensure the implementation of effective maintenance systems for medical equipment in use i.e. maintaining inventory of equipment, checking equipment before use, ensuring adequate training of staff in the correct use and care of equipment.

XVII. Ensure that verbal and written nursing reporting systems are accurate and adequate and that nursing reports accompany patients who are being transferred to other units / centres.

XVIII. Ensure the appropriate utilisation of the Clinical Management system with regard to the management of individual patients clinical data, audit and utilisation of data to establish clinical outcomes, standards of care and to update clinical practice.

XIX. Contribute to the development of operational and strategic plans to the Critical Care and Anaesthetic Directorate.

XX. Convene regular ward meetings to encourage a positive staff environment and participation within the unit.

 I.  To be an effective Practitioner able to establish and maintain high quality evidence based nursing service.

II. Direct, supervise and support the nursing staff in the management of nursing care i.e. provide professional and specialist advice on the provision of nursing care and participate in the delivery of care.

III. Ensure clinical competency of nursing staff in performing clinical procedures and introduce new clinical practices and techniques in an appropriate manner.

 V.  Collaborate with the medical team and other healthcare professionals with regard to the effectiveness of care.

VI. Review patient care plans for appropriate patient goals, problems, approaches and revise based on nursing needs.

VII. Promote patient/family participation in care, identifying and meeting the learning needs of patients and their family.

VIII. Ensure the provision of timely and complete information and education for individual patients aimed at promoting independence, prevention of illness and promotion of health.

• Quality initiatives within the Unit with the aim of improving patient care and promoting the further development of Nursing within the speciality.
• Have an awareness of the strategic objectives of Beaumont Hospital
• Identifying areas of practice which require review and update and lead in the development of evidence based practice in consultation with staff.
• Actively participate in the formulation of nursing guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Attend regular Directorate meetings and provide feedback to staff.

II. Ensure the establishment of ward management and clinical standards within realistic targets and explicit limits as set by Directorate Nurse Manager.

III. Judge on the quality of nursing care provided i.e.:

• Monitor and evaluate outcomes of nursing care for individual patients.
• Assess the quality of work provided by individual members of the nursing team.

IV. Play an active role in ensuring the clinical environment meets standards expected with regard to Hygiene, Decontamination and the Prevention and Control of Infection, in particular the prevention of Blood Borne Viruses.

 I.  Create and maintain an environment conducive to evidence based teaching, learning and practice.

II. Act as an effective role model, mentor and leader of staff i.e. leading by example.

III. Take all possible steps to promote the development of staff nurses with the aim of facilitating nurses to be autonomous and expert practitioners.

 V.  Identify training and development needs of individual staff assigned to the Unit and set objectives for such learning.

VI. Facilitate appropriate study days for nursing and support staff in accordance with Department of Nursing policy.

VII. Identify and utilise teaching, learning and practice opportunities in the clinical setting and encourage problem based learning strategies based on patient health problems.

VIII. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of Induction/Orientation Training Programmes, Continuing Education Programmes and the Post Graduate Critical Care Programme.

 X.  Participate actively with research opportunities within the Unit.

 I.  Maintain a high level of staff morale, promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing, multidisciplinary and support staff within the practice area.

II. Ensure that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by An Bord Altranais.

III. Take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of the staff.

 V.  Monitor sick leave and late attendances, receive calls from staff reporting sick and implement the sick leave regulations in consultation with Directorate Nurse Manager. Conduct return to work interviews with staff following sick leave or other absences as per hospital guidelines.

VI. Handle staff complaints, grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with hospital policy and report to Directorate Nurse Manager as necessary on serious or unresolved issues.

VII. Carrying out development and performance review interviews with individual post-graduate nursing staff, using job performance review in accordance with unit policy.

 I.  Ensures that the work of the Health Care Assistants and Household Staff is implemented to the required standard as per job specification.

II. Ensure that the systems for induction and training of auxiliary staff are implemented in a satisfactory manner.

III. Supervise, support and encourage auxiliary staff in the implementation of their role and ensure that nursing staff know and understand these roles.

 I.  Have a creative outlook enabling progress to be made towards the ultimate objective of reaching standards of excellence in the delivery of nursing care and in the co-ordination of multi-disciplinary care.

II. Maintain and update knowledge of relevant professional development and all current trends in the speciality of Critical Care nursing, and an awareness of future trends.

III. Develop personal skills in Critical Care nursing with "hands on" nursing commitment.

 V.  Discuss present performance and future needs with Directorate Nurse Manager using Job Performance Review in accordance with unit policy.

 I.  Ensure the correct completion of unit records and reports.

II. Actively promote the utilisation and further development of clinical and administrative computerisation.

III. Assist in the preparation of the Annual Departmental Report.

IV. Participate in the administration of unit budgetary/management.

The job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment.

Qualifications:

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory Criteria:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives

Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.

or related area.

the functions of the role.

(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.

1. Annual registration

(i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant

Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

1. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of

1. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Desirable:

• A management course is desirable.
• Evidence of strong organisation and communication and leadership skills
• IT skills – including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint (evidence required)
• Research & Audit Experience

Further Information for Candidates:

Supplementary information:

The Hospital

www.beaumont.ie

Management Unit:

www.beaumont.ie/hr

Other (Please specify):

Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (No applications will be accepted through this email address)

Name:

Niamh Shields

Title:

DNM CC & A

Email address:

niamhshields@beaumont.ie

Telephone:

018528338