CNM II Endoscopy - UPMC Whitfield

at  UPMC in Ireland

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 of the Endoscopy unit is responsible for the co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the Endoscopy unit ensuring the provision of safe, quality assured, efficient service for patients and colleagues. To work as a member of a team of nurses in UPMC Whitfield Hospital Endoscopy Unit providing high quality, patient centred care for patients and their families. To develop and maintain good relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and to work closely with nursing colleagues developing innovative practice within the unit delivering evidence-based care. To develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relating to Endoscopy

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Ensure you remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice. Actively participate in research where appropriate for the benefit of patients.
• Provide a supportive and learning environment in the Hospital, which enables the educational and professional development needs of staff to be met.
• Ensure that statutory rules, guidelines, and legislation are understood and complied with.
• Ensure that standards of care are safeguarded, and all staff are aware of the need for patients and clients. High quality care is recognised as of primary importance.
• Act as a positive role model with regards to the Hospital ethos.
• Attend all mandatory and desirable training.
• Ensure to attend any relevant conferences etc, that relate to endoscopy.