RQ932 Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – Clinical Support Nurse

at  Peamount Healthcare

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The CNM2 - Clinical Support Nurse will

• Keep up to date with current research, ensure evidence-based practice and research is utilised and must contribute to nursing research that is relevant to his/her area of practice.

  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.
  Assist or lead on clinical audits and formulate action plans (QCM)

  Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing, non-nursing staff and students.

• Identify the educational needs in collaboration with the Education and Practice Development manager.

• Plan, organise, supervise, assess, evaluate and monitor quality nursing standards and foster advance evidence based clinical practice and the clinical learning environment.
• Reduce the theory practice gap, foster staff empowerment and increase autonomy over learning.
• Is responsible for the implementation, organisation and evaluation of the induction for student nurses.
• Indirect Support for Clinical Nurse Managers / Persons in Charge with new staff orientation and local induction
• Indirect Support for Clinical Nurse Managers / Persons in Charge with the implementation of personal development planning for staff.
• Assist nursing personnel to maintain high levels of competence by enabling them to identify their personal professional goals, provide feedback, and facilitate achievement of personal development outcomes.
• Implement and support the development of personal portfolios in collaboration with the clinical nurse manager, senior staff nurses, mentors and advocators

POST SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrate depth and breadth of clinical experience in addition to preceptorship, teaching, training and facilitation

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND/OR KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Health Service with reference to professional development issues, nurse education and practice development.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland requirements and standards that underpin the Nurse Undergraduate Programme.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the developments in nurse education and practice
• Demonstrate theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to the complexities of the post
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills especially with regard to facilitation skills and counselling skills/
• Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner; ability to facilitate and manage groups through the learning process; the ability to give constructive feedback to support learning.
• Demonstrate evidence of reflective practice
• Demonstrate effective organisational skills including time management
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrate leadership/personal motivation skills
• Demonstrate commitment and responsibility towards students learning outcomes and a focus on quality outcomes.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal self development
• Demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience of change management
• Demonstrate a knowledge of Audit
• Demonstrate evidence of computer skills including Microsoft Word, excel and use of email etc

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Active competence in the following skills:

• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Intravenous drug administration

• Central Venous Access DevicesCare and management of a Tracheostomy

Desirable

• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy insertion
• Male catheterisation
• Suprapubic Catheterisation
• Basic Life Support Instructor
• Manual handling Instructor

This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The person appointed to this post will as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to patient care as a member of the Nurse Practice Development Office.
The CNM2, Clinical Support Nurse will assist the Education and Practice Development manager in a systematic approach to implement evidence-based practice that supports Nurses to practice effectively within their relevant Scope of Practice and to exceed relevant health and social care regulations and standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all residents and patients. The person appointed will assist healthcare teams to examine their practice and identify how it can be improved and become more patient/ person-centred focused. This will be done through staff development, continuing education programmes, clinical expertise, effective communication, managerial and leadership skills.