EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate
• Provide support advice to those engaging in continuous professional development in his / her area of responsibility
• 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 supervision and professional development of appropriate staff
• Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning e.g. by setting own and staff objectives and providing and receiving feedback

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & 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

LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT SKILLS

For example:

• Demonstrates the ability to lead on clinical practice
• Articulates a vision and sets clear objectives for service delivery
• Demonstrate the ability to work within, lead and manage a team
• Is open to, leads and manages change. Makes a positive case for change / introduces new ways of working and sells the benefits of change to others; supports and monitors the implementation of change

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; applies research findings to improve nursing practice and processes
• 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

THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES INVOLVED AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE POST HOLDER MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS APPROPRIATE TO THE POST WHICH MAY BE ASSIGNED TO HIM/HER FROM TIME TO TIME AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE POST WHILE IN OFFICE.

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 or entitled to be so registered.
(ii) Have at least 5 years post registration full time (or an aggregate of 5 years post
registration full time) experience of which 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years post
registration full time experience) 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

The Neurosciences Directorate (also known as NeuroCent) at Beaumont Hospital fosters world renowned excellence in patient care and research and delivers high standard of healthcare delivery through delivery of care based on the latest evidence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We embrace a culture of patient centered care, whilst cultivating an environment of value and respect for the talented and committed workforce that make up our directorate. As a Clinical Nurse Manager III, you will offer a visible, accessible senior nursing presence in a variety of settings or forums and will maintain a continuous focus on service improvement, quality, patient outcomes, audit, research, and innovation. You will be an integral member of the directorate leadership team and will collaborate, network, and deliver on the strategic agenda of Beaumont Hospital and the Neurosciences Directorate. Attention to detail, identifying and delivering opportunities for innovation, and raising the profile of the nursing contribution to the Directorate specialities are some examples of key competencies for this role.
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