Specialised Clinical Nurse Manager II - Ophthalmology

at  Beaumont Hospital

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 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 different levels of registered nurse and front-line staff where appropriate
• Supervise and assess student nurses and foster a clinical learning environment
• Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

The candidate must demonstrate:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

For example:

• Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism.
• Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical / designated area
• Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice
• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures
• Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g., health and safety, infection control etc
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role

ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS

For example:

• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively
• Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrate an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in their approach to work

BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING TEAM SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL)

For example:

• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Adopts a collaborative approach to patient care by co-ordination of care / interventions and interdisciplinary team working
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. Fosters good professional work relationships between colleagues
• Demonstrates the ability to lead on clinical practice

ANALYSIS, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS

For example:

• Demonstrates evidence-based decision-making, using sound analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making.
• Takes an overview of complex problems before generating solutions; anticipates implications / consequences of different solutions.
• Uses a range of information sources and knows how to access relevant information to address issues.
• Demonstrate resilience and composure in dealing with situations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

For example:

• Demonstrate strong communication skills - presents written information in a concise, accurate and structured manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to influence others effectively.
• Anticipates and recognises the emotional reactions of others when delivering sensitive messages.

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.

ROLE SUMMARY

Beaumont Hospital Ophthalmology Department provides an ophthalmic outpatient service, an inpatient consultation service, and a Day Surgery Service for different types of ophthalmic procedures. Our department is seeking applications for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager II to work in conjunction with our multidisciplinary team which consists of 1 full time CNS, 2 Ophthalmic Surgeons, 1 Community Ophthalmic Physician, 4 Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs – rotating with the Mater Misericordia University Hospital), 2 Orthoptists, and 3 administrative secretaries. Clinical Nurse Managers provide a visible and accessible senior nursing presence through a variety of contexts and maintain effective collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families. Attention to detail, quality improvement, service design, commitment, and leadership are some of the many skills expected of the role. Service functions include, but are not limited to, supporting, participating, and leading services within the department such as the different types of nurse-led clinics (e.g. oculoplastic, orbital disease, glaucoma, ocular toxicity), inpatient consultations, day surgery procedures, the Botulinum Toxin Clinic, diagnostic procedures (e.g. visual field testing, fundal photography), and the laser clinic (e.g. diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, post cataract fibrosis). This role offers potential pathways into the Clinical Nurse Specialist role.
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