CNM1 - Oncology Inpatient Unit

Job Description Job Title ; CNM1- Clinical Coordinator Department ; Oncology Inpatient Unit Reports to; CNM2Date; 2022Overall Purpose of JobWe will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do. The delivery of a patient focused service is the principle underpinning the Oncology Unit services at the Beacon Hospital. Every patient attending the unit will be provided with the highest standard of service in terms of courtesy, kindness, efficiency and effectiveness. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of a quality patient focused service.Oncology Ward ProfileThe inpatient unit comprises of a 27 bedded ward, delivering care to solid tumours. The unit shall also deliver care to haematology patients such as those with a diagnosis of lymphoma/myeloma.The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift.Key Responsibilities and Deliverables   Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit.   Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs.   Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.   Delegates appropriate tasks to appropriate personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards.   Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs and/or incidents.   Serves as a resource person on the unit.   Assists with patient care as needed.   Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.   Performs related duties as required.   Adheres to internal controls established for department.   Performs related duties as required.   Participates in delivery of patient care on the oncology ward.   Participates in the delivery of patient and family education pertaining to chemotherapy regimes and treatment.   IV cannulation and venepuncture as required.   Once deemed competent administration of prescribed cytotoxic chemotherapy to Oncology patients via cannula, Hickman/PICC Line or portacath.   To administer chemotherapy under strict protocols, adhering to unit and hospital policies.   Be aware of hospital and department of health policies pertaining to the safe administration of cytotoxic preparations.   To utilise and make available to patients and families, local and national cancer support networks.   Participate in in-service education programmes for staff.   Promote evidence based practice.   Liaise with the National Cancer Registry as required.Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be familiar with and adhere to The Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework 2015. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Managerial Responsibilities   The timely identification and communication of any issues to the Nurse Manager.   Act on Nurse Manager’s behalf when he/she away from ward, attend appropriate meetings etc.  Demonstrate a confidence and competence in all hospital policies and guidelines.   Efficient recording of all necessary documentation.  Effective managements of complaints.   Monitoring of all risk management processes.   Maintaining an effective interdisciplinary communication processes.   Efficient utilisation of pay and non -pay resources.  Participate in all ward and hospital nursing communication processes. Supervisory Duties   Responsible for assignment of patient load taking into account the skill mix of staff.   Responsible for the direct and indirect patient care activities of Staff Nurses, HCA’s and unit receptionist.Interrelationships    Maintains good working relationships with other departments and with physicians, patients, families and outside agencies.   Communicates during the shift with the Nurse Manager or Nurse Supervisor.   Demonstrates the ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities.   Participates in ongoing consultation and collaboration with physicians and other care.   Provides to maximise patient outcomes and unit specific goals.   Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers whenever needed. The post holder will partake in the Total Quality Management processes thereby contributing to:   The identification of quality, policy & guideline issues.   The evaluation of current practices to best practice.   The setting of standards utilising structure, process and outcome.   All hospital, regional and national audit processes.   The Hospital Wide Accreditation Cycle.   Health Promotion initiatives.Personal & Professional ResponsibilitiesThe post holder is expected to   Attend in a timely manner all mandatory education sessions.   Maintain a professional portfolio.   Ensure their professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession of nursing and Beacon Hospital.   Identify potential and beneficial topics for nursing research.   Utilise all practical opportunities to educate the patient and their families.   Attend appropriate study days and courses.   Be a preceptor and or supervisor to students and newly appointed staff.   Participate in their performance review with their Nurse Manager.Educational ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Nurse Managers the post holder will:    Develop teaching skills and participate in the planning implementation of orientation and teaching programmes for student nurses in the clinical setting.   Provide feedback to Nurse Managers in the compilation of proficiency assessments for student nurses in the clinical setting.   Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area.   Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.   Participate in the clinical induction of all new nursing and support staff.   Develop leadership ability in order to act as an effective role model.   Assume responsibility for own learning and development needs.Other Duties and Responsibilities   Utilises effective time management skills.  Maintains professional appearance and dress code.   Complies with guidelines for absence or tardiness.   Attends staff meetings, reads email and other postings.   Attends all required in-services.   All employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the hospital, which may include floating to other departments to assist as the patient needs fluctuate.   Wears Identification badge when working. Person Specification QualificationsNMBI Registered General Nurse licence in good standing.Recognised post registration Oncology Nursing Qualification.Competency in venepuncture and cannulation.Competency in the administration of cytotoxic drugs.Experience Three years’ clinical experience. Two of which should be based with the Oncology Nursing Area.Candidates must possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and a sense of professional development. Must demonstrate multi-tasking ability.The employee, must speak, read and write grammatically correct English.Utilises effective time management skills.Job Specific Competencies and KnowledgeTeamworkDemonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job.Communication & Interpersonal SkillsDemonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.Demonstrate an understanding of change management.Planning & OrganisingDemonstrate evidence of effective planning, organising and time management skills.Demonstrate flexible approach – to internal rotations, rostering, e.g. night duty, theatre on call, attitude to work.KnowledgeDemonstrate evidence of recent and relevant experience in the specialised area and in an acute hospital setting.Demonstrate knowledge of new developments in specialised area.Demonstrate knowledge of national strategies where appropriate to nursing care.Patient & Customer FocusDemonstrate a focus on quality.Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.Personal CompetenciesAll posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management. This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing.  As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.  Job Description received by employee:                                                                                         ____________________________                                                                               ________________                                                                               Signature                                                                     Date                                                                                                                                                  ____________________________