CNM 2 Anaesthetic / Recovery - UPMC Kildare

Location: UPMC Kildare Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

To manage all Anaesthetics and Recovery activity within UPMC Kildare Hospital and promoting effective nursing and care practice, whilst managing hospital staff and non-hospital staff to ensure efficient day-to-day management of services. To work in collaboration with the Theatre Manager and other members of the inter-professional team, ensuring that the use of Theatres and Outpatients Department is effective and that nurse led discharge is promoted.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

Monitor and improve standards of good practice, safety, service and patient care.
Implement both 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, identifying and implementing changes required to maximise efficiency.
Liaise closely with Inpatient Supervisor as necessary to ensure systems in place to affect a productive and therapeutic patient journey.
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.

Managerial

Supervise the day-to-day activities of the theatre team, including surgeons and anaesthetists.
Brief teams within theatre and outpatients on current issues and Hospital wide affairs, developing systems to promote effective internal communication.
Identify staffing needs requirements both permanent and seasonal organising rota’s arranging medical and nursing cover.
Work with the Theatre Manager in developing programmes of induction to ensure staff are fit for undertaking role they are employed for.
Influence and participate in future developments that impact on the current service delivery and staff.
Recruit and select staff in line with staffing needs and budget, arranging orientation and induction.
Motivate and coach team members, providing feedback on performance to individual staff.
Assist in the satisfactory resolution of verbal complaints and the management of complaints at a Hospital level through local resolution.
Monitor attendance and manage according to Hospital and personnel policies.
Develop locally agreed contingency escalation plans with the Theatre Manager to manage adverse incidents, such as unsafe staffing levels and action these as the need arises. Ensure staff who have the role of being in charge are aware of the co-ordinator’s role.
Ensure each staff member is appraised in line with the Hospital standards.
To actively support individuals with career development plans and ensure they have access to advice on their individual training needs.
Identify resource needs in order to meet both the patients needs and safety requirements (e.g. manual handling equipment). Alert the Theatre Manager if the lack of resources compromises health and safety
Manage performance, sickness absence and staff grievances in conjunction with the Theatre Manager and adhering to Hospital policies, enlisting the help of personnel and occupational health where necessary.
To undertake a pro-active role in the accreditation process.

Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and Hospital level:

Clinical risk reporting policy
Occupational Health
Facilities Management
Patient Moving and Handling
Resuscitation / Basic Life Support
Health and Safety
Departmental Financial & Budgetary Controls
Patient Complaints procedure
Falls Management programme

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.
Act as a positive role model with regards to the Hospital ethos.

Quality & Audit:

Participate and lead as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence- based practice.
Undertake research/ clinical audit as necessary, critically analyse and provide written reports of the same.
Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times.

Health and Safety:

To uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates.
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

Qualifications & Experience:

Eligible Criteria:

The Post holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post:

Be Registered General Nurse with The Nursing and Midwifery Bord of Ireland (NMBI).
At least 5 year’s post registration experience – essential.
Evidence of ongoing CPD.
Management experience in a similar environment is desirable.
Must have strong organisation and problem solving skills.
Must possess in date ACLS and PEARS or in pursuit of same.

Salary: €62,077.00 - €76,158.63 per annum based on a 37.5hour work week

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

CNM 2 Anaesthetic / Recovery - UPMC Kildare

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