LEARNING AND EDUCATION

• In conjunction with the CNM II, provide professional and personal development opportunities for all nursing and support staff.
• Collaborate with the ACNO nurse education and professional development to identify opportunities for learning and development for registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to 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.
• Implement an enhanced staff competence assessment relevant to the Unit/Ward.
• In conjunction with the CNM II, facilitate study days and leave for nurses and support staff, in accordance with the Study Leave Policy and within budgeted allowances.
• Participate in clinical learning environment audits that support the undergraduate programme and with ACNO identify new opportunities for clinical placement.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager III at UPMC Aut Even Hospital. The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of nursing practice and is central to safe patient care. The person should be energetic with enthusiasm to both lead and motivate a team

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The CNMIII will provide leadership and management to the staff on duty.
• Ensure the deteriorating patient pathway and patient placement procedures/policies are implemented.
• Proactive redeployment of staff on clinical/acuity requirements.
• Provide leadership with staff performances.
• To promote and maintain the highest standard of nursing care, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients and staff.
• Support service areas in the day-to-day operational delivery of services and manage any professional or operation issues that required action and escalation.
• Provide leadership and support to the nurse managers to enable and empower them to deliver high quality safe patient care and ensure agreed objectives and policies set are achieved.
• Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
• Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research.
• Attend and participate in development programmes on an ongoing basis and share knowledge with other members of the nursing team.
• Lead on KPIs/Quality initiatives in conjunction with the Quality department.
• Report/ feedback monthly to ADONs results from Audits and KPIs.
• Ensure that there is compliance with all relevant UPMC Aut Even guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for dealing with regulatory or professional bodies and inspections.
• Encourage continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department involving the team in continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging innovation.
• Set and monitor core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and monitor performance against these standards through internal and (where applicable) external audit.
• Lead out on the requirements of the hospital’s accreditation process.
• Active participation in Theatre Users Group and Scheduling Committee.
• Be active member of CPR committee and deteriorating patient group.