POSITION SUMMARY:

The post holder is expected to demonstrate team leadership and management in the maintenance and development of a high quality service to the regular haemodialysis unit at Beaumont Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the Regular Haemodialysis Programme in partnership with colleague Clinical Nurse Manager 11 Grades and will be expected to lead in the development of services provided in the Unit.
The job holder will:
1. Direct, co-ordinate and provide a high quality, evidence based nursing service in a multidisciplinary environment.
2. Roster and supervise staff, teach and train nursing and support staff and ensure the economical management of resources.
3. Enable the training and development of nursing staff in the provision of safe and effective practice through team leadership, management and practical expertise.
4. Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, set standards of care and review and update nursing policies and procedures based on current and sound research.
5. Maintain effective communication and professional relationships within the nursing team and the multi-disciplinary team and clinical support services to ensure that a cohesive effective service is provided within the unit.
6. Audit the work of the Department and evaluate outcomes of care.
7. Take responsibility for the co-ordination of workload and the assignment of staff across the Acute and Regular Haemodialysis Units to assist the day to day running of the unit in the absence of CNM3.
Responsibilities:

EDUCATION - STAFF DEVELOPMENT

I. Create and maintain an environment conducive to evidence based teaching, learning and practice with the clinical practice support nurse / dialysis instructor (CPSN)
II. Act as an effective role model, mentor and leader of staff i.e. leading by example.
III. Take all possible steps to promote the development of staff nurses with the aim of facilitating nurses to be autonomous and expert practitioners.
IV. Lead in the training and development of the Healthcare Assistant role in collaboration with both the Clinical Nurse Manager 111 and the Directorate Nurse Manager.
V. In collaboration with the CPSN Identify training and development needs of individual staff assigned to the Unit and set objectives for such learning.
VI. Facilitate appropriate study days for nursing and support staff in accordance with Department of Nursing policy.
VII. Identify and utilise teaching, learning and practice opportunities in the clinical setting and encourage problem based learning strategies based on patient health problems.
VIII. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of Induction/Orientation Training Programmes, Continuing Education Programmes and the Post Graduate Nephrology Nursing Programme.
IX. Ensure the availability of appropriate information/educational resources for patients and families aiming to encourage independence, the prevention of illness and the promotion of health for all Haemodialysis patients.
X. In collaboration with the CPSN, actively seek research opportunities, which will support clinical practice and also participate actively with research opportunities within the Unit.

THE JOB DESCRIPTION INDICATES THE MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST AND IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND AMENDMENT.

Qualifications:

1. STATUTORY REGISTRATION, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ETC

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives
maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord
Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.
(ii) Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregrate of 5 years
fulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the speciality
or related area.
(iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge
the functions of the role.
(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of
suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the
functions of the role.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

I. To be an effective Practitioner able to establish and maintain high quality evidence based nursing service.
II. Direct, supervise and support the nursing staff in the management of nursing care i.e. provide professional and specialist advice on the provision of nursing care and participate in the delivery of care.
III. Ensure clinical competency of nursing staff in performing clinical procedures and introduce new clinical practices and techniques in an appropriate manner.
IV. Using a model of nursing consistent with Hospital Nursing Policy assess the health status of individual patients and deliver the appropriate therapy.
V. Using a model of nursing consistent with Hospital Nursing Policy assess the health status of individual patients receiving Haemodialysis therapy.
VI. Promotes the concept of primary nursing care and nursing delivery systems.
VII. Ensure that appropriate nursing care and Haemodialysis treatment is planned for individual patients based on assessment and that each patient receives appropriate care in compassing medical decisions and in conformance with established procedures and standards of care.
VIII. Collaborate with the medical team with regard to the effectiveness of care and the adequacy of dialysis. Institute changes in dialysis management, as required, and implement nursing or medical treatment necessary. Review patient care plans for appropriate patient goals, problems, approaches and revise based on nursing needs.
X. Promote patient/family participation in care, identifying and meeting the learning needs of patients and their family
XI. Ensure the provision of timely and complete information and education for individual patients aimed at promoting independence, prevention of illness and promotion of health.
XII. Ensure the provision of psychological support by nursing staff to patient and families and encourage patients who have ongoing psychological problems to self-refer to the Nurse Counselling service.
XII. Ensure adequate Liaison by nursing staff with patient/family and Patient Care Co-ordinators with regard to patient’s occupational and social needs.