Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Theatre

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: Theatre
Job Function: Nursing
Reporting to: ADON Theatre
Location: Hermitage Clinic, Blackrock Health

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• 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.
• Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses / midwives 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 and supportive supervision to Clinical Nurse Manager 1 and front-line staff where appropriate.
• Supervise and assess student nurses/midwives and new staff to the department and foster a quality clinical learning environment.
• Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
• Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of three years nursing experience in Peri-Operative Theatre nursing
• Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Grad course, in Peri-Operative Theatre nursing or equivalent or be in pursuit of same

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

Clinical Skills
Management skills
Leadership skills
IT skills
Quality focus
Risk Management
Clinical audit
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

Management course is desirable.
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.co

JOB PURPOSE:

The role is responsible for the provision of a quality service in line with standards of Theatre nursing practice. As a key member of the senior management team, the CNM2 in Theatre (General) will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues 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.