Clinical Nurse Manager III Out of Hours - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

• The post of CNM III Out of Hours will provide professional / clinical leadership during non- core hours, as directed by the Senior Nurse management team • The CNM III Out of Hours will have site management responsibility across the seven day week • The CNM III Out of Hours will be allocated responsibility to designated clinical areas as required. • Rotation onto nights will be a requirement of this post • The CNM III Out of Hours will be expected to oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. • Facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. • The CNM III Out of Hours will to provide cover in the absence of an ADON on duty and report directly to the Director of Nursing The post of CNM III Out of Hours, has a pivotal role in service planning and development, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNM 3 Out of Hours’ responsibilities include: overseeing the quality of nursing care, the development and implementation of policy and procedures, the monitoring of activity and the delivery of agreed levels of service for the designated area(s). The CNM III plays a key role in providing clinical and professional leadership and promoting the values of UPMC Whitfield Hospital.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial and Leadership Responsibility:

Exercise authority and co-ordinate the functions of the assigned area(s)
Provide support, advice and direction to staff as required
Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building
Facilitate communication at ward and service level and within the senior nurse management team.
Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance
Promote a culture that values diversity, inclusivity and respect in the workplace
Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service,thecommunity, 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
Provide reports on activity and services as required
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, protocols and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters
Engage in Information Technology developments as they apply to service user and service administration
Provide out of hours hospital management as required, in accordance with the DON and GM.

Professional and Clinical Responsibility

Exercise authority and co-ordinate the functions of the assigned area(s)
Provide support, advice and direction to staff as required
Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building
Facilitate communication at ward and service level and within the senior nurse management team.
Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance
Promote a culture that values diversity, inclusivity and respect in the workplace
Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service,thecommunity, 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
Provide reports on activity and services as required
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, protocols and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters
Engage in Information Technology developments as they apply to service user and service administration
Provide out of hours hospital management as required, in accordance with the DON and GM.

Professional and Clinical Responsibility

Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership
Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland
The CNM3 Out of Hours Manager will practice nursing according to
Professional Clinical Guidelines
Local policies, protocols and guidelines
Current legislation
Accreditation guidelines (HIQA/CHKS/JCI/JAG/ISO/Lean etc.)
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
Communicate results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the Consultant 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 to the post
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
Ensure staff work in compliance with the Scope of Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.

Learning and Development Responsibilities:

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
Provide support advice to those engaging in continuous professional development in his / her area of responsibility
Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme
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
Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning e.g. by setting own and staff objectives and providing and receiving feedback

Communication Responsibilities:

Communicate effectively in order to undertake the duties of the post.
Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills.
Foster good working relationships between colleagues and other staff by maintaining a high professional standard cognisant of the Dignity at Work Policy and GDPR guidelines.

Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance, Risk, 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
Maintain a feedback mechanism with the clinical risk manager and report to senior management team where appropriate
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. Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection
Control, Biomed, Facilities, Pharmacy etc.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
Have at least seven years post - registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting
A minimum of two years experience at Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Grade
Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Graduate appropriate to the position is essential, or be willing to undertake one
ACLS training complete or be willing to undertake within a designated timeframe
Evidence of Clinical Professional Development
Proven clinical and professional management, risk management and clinical audit ability

Skills/ Competencies:

Quality focus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Management skills
Leadership skills
Negotiating Skills
Risk Management
Clinical audit competence
IT skills
Presentation 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 III Out of Hours - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

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