Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - St. Johns Ward (Maternity Cover)

at  Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic

The Hermitage Clinic is an acute care hospital with 110 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 7 bed ICU, an Emergency Department, many outpatient services, and a wide range of modern technically complex medical diagnostic and treatment facilities, providing high quality patient care. As a part of the Blackrock Health Group, the Hermitage Clinic offers a range of services in areas such as cardiology, oncology, and urology.
Working with Blackrock Health is a unique opportunity. We offer the chance to work at some of Ireland’s most advanced hospitals while still enjoying a sustainable work-life balance. We ensure all our people have the support they need to progress their career, and we offer a package of unmatched benefits across our three hospitals and diagnostic clinic.
Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each Ward provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at clinical areas.
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 2
Department: St. Johns Ward
Job Function: Nursing
Reporting to: ADON - St. Johns Ward
Location: Hermitage Clinic, Blackrock Health

LEARNING, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Provide professional and personal development opportunities for all nursing and support staff working with the relevant Learning and Education specialists to develop an appropriate programme of learning and education based on a planned (individual, department and organisation) training needs assessment.
• Oversee that the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
• Maintain accurate records of all study leave and education resources used.
• Develop and implement an enhanced staff competence assessment relevant to the ward.
• Develop nursing teams and consider professional development for succession planning
• Work with the IT Department and clinicians in the continued development of computerised systems for patient management and ensure that these are maintained and upgraded
• 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 assessment of student nurse proficiency in clinical nursing skills as part of his/her role as preceptor
• Facilitate study days and leave for nurses, in accordance with the HMC Study Leave Policy and within budgeted allowances
• Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

• Registration with the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), (Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann)
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the speciality area
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Clinical Skills
• Management skills
• Leadership skills
• IT skills
• Quality focus
• Risk Management
• Clinical audit
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  Why work at the Hermitage Clinic?

The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from:

• An Education Support Programme
• Development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to a Pension Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant
• Free staff car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance

This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.
The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email hr@hermitageclinic.com

JOB PURPOSE:

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of nursing practice. As a key member of the senior nursing management team, the CNM2 will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills that facilitate effective communication with colleagues and staff in the hospital. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. To support the nurses expanding role to become more expert, competent,
reflective practitioners developing skills to meet patient/service needs.