Job Title: Lead Nurse (Clinical Nurse Manager 3)Department: Women’s Health CentreJob 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. 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. 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. A key pillar of the group’s strategic plan is a commitment to further build on its excellence in healthcare for women at every stage of life. Our planned new state-of-the-art Women’s Health Centre will combine a comprehensive range of services under one roof, in a prominent Dublin City Centre location. From expert consultations, diagnostic testing to specialized treatments, we will support women through their healthcare journey. ROLE PURPOSE· To provide professional and clinical leadership in the Women’s Health Centre. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams.· The role of the CNM3 is pivotal to the co-ordination and management of the Nursing service and the resources within the service. · The appointed person is assigned to manage the Women’s Health Nursing service, including. The CNM 3 has a pivotal role in the co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the Clinical Managed Area. The main responsibilities will include clinical leadership, resource management, developing nurse-led services, facilitating good communication, creating an effective learning environment and efficient management of human and financial resources to ensure a high-quality service.· To assess, plan and deliver patient care and encourage recognition of the patient as an individual, ensuring patients’ needs and comfort are given priority. QUALIFICATIONS· Registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland· Have at least 7 years post registration full- time experience of which 2 years must be in the speciality of Women’s Health or related area.· Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.· Evidence of continuous, personal & professional development.· Must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.· Evidence of ongoing professional development. A post registration qualification (level 9 or above) is desirable.GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITYThe person chosen will:· Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the privacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.· Provide safe comprehensive nursing care is provided to patients within the guidelines laid out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.· Formulate, manage and implement best practice policies and procedures.· Ensure that patients and others are treated with dignity and respect.· Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.· Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospital.· Reporting relationship will be to the Assistant Director of Nursing/ Operations Manager for Women’s Health· Be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing.· Manage own workload in accordance with the needs of the post SKILLS & COMPETENCIES· Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical / designated area.· Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice.· Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures.· Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g., health and safety, infection control etc.· Leads on translating the corporate agenda into practical service planning.· Shows awareness of service needs.· Shows system understanding and the ability to balance multiple resourcing issues; can skilfully deploy and adjust human resources to meet changes, demands and contingencies.· Demonstrate the ability to work within, lead and manage a team.· Is open to, leads and manages change. Makes a positive case for change; supports and monitors the implementation of change.· Demonstrate the ability to lead on service quality and participate in the service planning and development process.· Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making; applies research findings to improve nursing practice and processes.· Demonstrates resilience and composure in dealing with situations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProfessional / Clinical· The Manager will practice nursing according to:o Professional Clinical Guidelineso National guidelineso Local policies, protocols and guidelineso Current legislation· Manage, monitor and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence based, care planning approach.· Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.· Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.· Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes.· Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice.· Maintain clinical skills by assisting with procedures and performing direct nursing care· Communicate results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy / as required.· Formulate, manage and implement best practice policies and procedures.· Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect.· Ensure the maintenance of nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards.· Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care.· Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g. admission and discharge procedures, control and usage of stocks and equipment, grievance and disciplinary procedures.· Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.· In consultation with other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes as appropriate.· Participate in clinical audit as required and ensure that clinical audits are performed in his/her area(s) of responsibility.· Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriate.· Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant · Escalate 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.· Ensure staff work in compliance with the Scope of Practice. Health & Safety· Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff e.g. health and safety procedures, emergency procedures.· Take appropriate action on any matter identified as being detrimental to staff and/or service user care or well-being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care.· Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.· Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms.· Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.· Maintain a feedback mechanism with the clinical risk manager and report to senior management team where appropriate. · Assist in maintaining the local risk register and participate in review of relevant risks for the department.· Ensure adherence to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty. Ensure advice of relevant stakeholders is sought prior to procurement e.g. CNS infection control, Occupational Therapist.· Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and Joint Commission International (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. and comply with associated Blackrock Clinic protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Education· Facilitate & promote educational & support programmes in conjunction with CNS & CNF.· Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate.· Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff.· Provide support supervision and professional development of appropriate staff.· Maintain a personal record of self-development.· Act as a role model· Keep an up-to-date record with trends by on-going education.· Ensure that developments are research based / participate in research programmes. Management· Exercise authority and co-ordinate the functions of the assigned area(s).· Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building.· Facilitate communication at ward and departmental level and within the senior nurse/midwife team.· Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.· Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra- hospital service, the community, voluntary organisations.· Contribute to the strategic management and planning process.· Formulate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team.· Lead on practice development within the clinical area. Manage resources, including staff, efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of service.· Manage and evaluate the implementation of the service plan and budget.· Develop and manage departmental and nursing policy with a particular emphasis on change management. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.· Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters.· Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required. · Participate in and support the Hospital’s Digital transformation strategy· Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning e.g. by setting own and staff objectives and providing and receiving feedback Why 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.
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