Assistant Director of Nursing - Theatre and Surgical Services

at  UPMC in Ireland

Qualifications & Experience:

• Be registered, or eligible for registration in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI.
• Must have 3- 5 years’ experience in a nurse management capacity within a theatre environment. Previous experience within a private healthcare setting would be advantageous.
• A qualification in Peri-operative Nursing is desirable.
• Ideally hold a post-registration qualification in healthcare management or equivalent.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and have an in-depth knowledge of models of nursing relating to the theatres and ward environment.
• The function as part of the hospitals nurse management team contributing to the smooth running of the patient journey from preadmission to discharge.
• Have the ability to build and maintain working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• A thorough knowledge of accreditation standards and regulations. Previous experience working in an accreditation process would be beneficial.
• Excellent people, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to manage one’s own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands at short notice and must have the ability to manage diverse issues on a daily basis.
• The ability to plan, organise and deliver services in an efficient, effective, and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care.
• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
• Demonstrate evidence-based decision making and work according to best practice.
• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures.
• Have considerable experience in change management and a commitment to the hospital’s continuous improvement agenda.
• Will play a leadership role in the continuous improvement programme in the hospital using lean tools and methodology.
• Display evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures.
• Have experience in change management

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The appointed person is assigned to manage the Theatre Services at UPMC Whitfield Hospital. The ADON - Theatre and Surgical Services has a pivotal role in co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities will include clinical practice resource management, developing services, theatre scheduling portfolio, creating an effective learning environment and the efficient management of human and financial resources to ensure a high-quality service. The post holder will also be responsible for staffing and staff development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. Clinical areas of responsibility include Theatre, Endoscopy Unit and CSSD.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Manage communication at 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. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
• Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level.
• Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by supporting the ADON and deputising in their absence when required to do so.
• Manage the theatre schedule and bookings.
• Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.

Human Resource Management:

• Manage defined devolved personnel functions, with particular emphasis on maximising recruitment and retention of nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Assist in the rostering of staff, taking cognisance of skill mix / case mix requirements and participate in the interviewing of staff for the Theatre Department.
• Facilitate team building and motivation.
• Supervise and support nursing and allied staff in performing their duties, in compliance with agreed policies and protocols.
• Advise Nurse Management where staffing complement either requires to be augmented or depleted, as dictated by specialist activity at a specified period of time.
• Ensure that all staff receive encouragement and counselling in developing nursing skills and job satisfaction.
• Ensure welfare of staff on duty.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Be registered, or eligible for registration in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI.
• Must have 3- 5 years’ experience in a nurse management capacity within a theatre environment. Previous experience within a private healthcare setting would be advantageous.
• A qualification in Peri-operative Nursing is desirable.
• Ideally hold a post-registration qualification in healthcare management or equivalent.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and have an in-depth knowledge of models of nursing relating to the theatres and ward environment.
• The function as part of the hospitals nurse management team contributing to the smooth running of the patient journey from preadmission to discharge.
• Have the ability to build and maintain working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• A thorough knowledge of accreditation standards and regulations. Previous experience working in an accreditation process would be beneficial.
• Excellent people, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to manage one’s own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands at short notice and must have the ability to manage diverse issues on a daily basis.
• The ability to plan, organise and deliver services in an efficient, effective, and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care.
• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
• Demonstrate evidence-based decision making and work according to best practice.
• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures.
• Have considerable experience in change management and a commitment to the hospital’s continuous improvement agenda.
• Will play a leadership role in the continuous improvement programme in the hospital using lean tools and methodology.
• Display evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures.
• Have experience in change management.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits