Clinical Nurse Manager I- Orthopedic- UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role:

UPMC Whitfield Hospital are currently recruiting for Clinical Nurse Manager I - Orthopedic Ward on a 11 month Fixed Term Contract. The primary role of CNMI is to provide safe and effective care to patients, he/ she will play a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNM I in collaboration with the CNMII will co-ordinate and lead in the implementation and provision of quality care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional /Clinical

The CNM1 will:

Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach.
Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of patient care by all staff in designated area.
Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland).
Participate in team meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members as required.
Collaborate with patients, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care.
Manage and access all documents, policies and procedures and report incidents and complaints through our hospital quality management system – Q-Pulse.
Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate nursing care by personal involvement and supervising the activities of other qualified nurses.
Ensure that the care delivered by team is based on standards, which have been formulated on evidence based practice, and agreed, through hospital policy.
Develop and promote good relationships with patients, families and carers and make the ward environmentally welcoming and homely.
Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
Evaluate and further develop the philosophy, objectives and goals of the department in conjunction with the line manager.
Ensure that all staff are familiar with the use and care of all equipment, and that such equipment is maintained in good working condition.
Ensure strict confidentiality of information regarding patients/residents is adhered to.
Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.
Encourage evidence based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.
Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / care programs and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with hospital policy.
Lean or play an active role in discharge planning of the patient.
Assist in providing staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance .

Managerial Responsibilities:

The CNMI will provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area through allocating work fairly and competently and will exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the CNMII.
Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by supporting the CNMII and deputising in his / her absence when required to do so.
Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building.
Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance.
Manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
Lead on practice development within the clinical area.
Lead and implement change.
Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures.
Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level.
Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.
To ensure that the staff development and induction programme for trained and untrained staff is in place for the clinical area.

Personnel:

Follow uniform policy reference .

General:

Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.

Quality & Safety – Safe Culture:

Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.

Health & Safety;

UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware.  Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses.
All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.

Information Governance:

In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Be registered in the General Division of the liver Register of Nurses kept by NMBI
Have completed a management course or commit to undertake same.
A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience within a Medical/Surgical environment.
Previous management experience is desirable.
Have some experience of change management.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:

Display evidence of continuing professional development.
Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages is an advantage.
Possess excellent Communication skills.
Will play an active role in the continuous improvement programme in the hospital using lean tools and methodology.
Effective communication with medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team, and with patients and relatives
Implement change in accordance with new developments in nursing.
Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.

Personal Competencies:

Ensure their professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession of nursing and UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Display evidence of continuing professional development.
Possess well-developed leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Able to act quickly to address urgent matters.
Time management skills.

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.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

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.

Clinical Nurse Manager I- Orthopedic- UPMC Whitfield Hospital

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