Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Infection Prevention and Control

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 3 – Project Manager in Infection Prevention and Control Department: Infection Prevention & ControlJob Type: PermanentHours: 37.5 per week (Full-Time) Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.Role Purpose:The role is responsible for providing support and specialist advice to all disciplines of staff, patients and members of the public, regarding the prevention and control of infections during renovation/ construction and other IPC project activities. This role will contain and reduce the incidence of infections across the hospital through risk assessment, monitoring compliance, surveillance, audit, intervention, education and the development of specialised protocols, policies and guidelines. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve hospital development.Management and LeadershipThe CNM3 will:o  Contribute to the strategic management and project planning processo  Formulate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare teamo  Manage resources, including staff, efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of serviceo  Manage and evaluate the implementation of the service plan and budgeto  Provide reports on activity and services as requiredo  Develop and manage departmental and nursing policy with a particular emphasis on renovation/ Construction and projectso  Monitor compliance with risk assessment and lead on proactive improvemento  Exercise authority and co-ordinate the functions of the assigned area(s)o  Provide support, advice and direction to staff as requiredo  Engage with the wider IPC teams in the 3 hospitals and facilitate knowledge sharing and standardises prevention approacho  Facilitate communication at ward and departmental level o  Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplaceo  Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriateo  Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matterso  Engage in Information Technology developments as they apply to service user and service administrationo  Provide out of hours project management monitoring as required. Professional/ClinicalThe CNM3 will:o  Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadershipo  Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out byo  the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland)o  The Manager will practice nursing according to Professional Clinical Guidelines National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE guidelines).o  Manage, monitor and evaluate professional and clinical standards relating to the given project ensuring an evidence based, care planning approacho  Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team memberso  Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes in relation to renovation/ construction and other project planning and implementation; o  Liaising with BRC/BRC projects and facilities teams providing site specific infection control inputs for each construction / redevelopment project on Blackrock Healthcare Site Constraints document.o  Collaborate with service users, construction teams, external project team members, facilities management and hospital management o  Communicate results of compliance with project risk assessment and project planning.o  Support the material selection process providing project team members strategic IFC advice.o  Provide report information on IFC KPIs for project meetings.o  Formulate, manage and implement best practice policies and procedureso  Ensure the maintenance of records in accordance with local service and professional standardso  Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of national and international standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient safetyo  Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g. national and international standards o  Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislationo  In consultation with other disciplines, implement and assess quality managementprogrammes as appropriateo  Participate in clinical audit/ compliance as required and ensure that audits/ compliance testing is performed in his/her area(s) of responsibilityo  Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriateo  Operate within the 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 principles of best practice and clinical governance.o  Ensure project teams work in compliance with the Scope of PracticeEducation and Training The CNM3 will:·      Advise on, participate in, and evaluate programmes of education to meet the infection control needs of all healthcare staff in relation to project planning and progress·      Demonstrate vision, innovation and flexibility in promoting research/evidence-based practice and in developing awareness/education programmes for staff.·      Participate in relevant in-service education and study days for all healthcare staff.·      Undertake continuing professional development, availing of formal and informal educational opportunities thus ensuring continuing credibility amongst nursing, medical and allied health professionals ·      Maintain an awareness of current developments and research in infection control and nursing practice by reading relevant literature and attending seminars and conferences. CommunicationThe CNM3 will:o  Communicate effectively to undertake the duties of the post.o  Demonstrate excellent presentation skillo  Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills.o  Foster good working relationships between colleagues and other contract staff by maintaining a high professional standard cognisant of the Dignity at Work Policy (2009).o  Communicate regular conformance reports to various hospital stakeholders, IPC teams and construction teams  Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance, Risk, Health & SafetyThe CNM3 will;o  Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply withstatutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff o  Take appropriate action on any matter identified as being detrimental to staff and/or patient care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of careo  Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety, InfectionControl Risk assessment o  Ensure completion of incident / near miss formso  Maintain a feedback mechanism with the clinical risk manager and report to seniormanagement team where appropriateo  Ensure advice of relevant stakeholders is sought prior to procurement or design choiceo  Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and JCI Standards as they apply to the role, for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.o  Have a working knowledge of National Aspergillosis prevention, Legionella prevention and various HBN/ HTM’s.Knowledge & Experienceo  Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBIo  A recognised Infection Prevention and Control level 9 or above qualification o  Must have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience IPC within a hospital. o  Have experience in carrying out risk assessment prior to renovation and construction and other IPC related projectso  Be qualified in PRINCE 2 (a process- based methodology for effective management) or willing to complete same with immediate effecto  Be knowledgeable on various HBN/ HTM recommendations related to projectso  Be knowledgeable in national and international standards in Infection prevention and control in a hospital setting o  Be able to recognise prevention of infection elements on a live construction siteSkills & Competencies·      Experience in hospital design and risk assessing·      Experience in risk assessments during projects·      Clinical Skills·      Management skills·      Leadership skills·      Negotiating Skills·      IT skills·      Quality focus·      Risk Management·      Clinical audit·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ·      Presentation skills·      Budgetary skills·      Change management skillsWhy work at the Blackrock Clinic?At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:  • Competitive salary• Onsite parking• Pension• Discounted café• Sports and Social club• Employee Assistance Programme• Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note:Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at HR@blackrockhealth.com It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.