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The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with international and national perioperative nursing/practitioner care standards. As a key member of the management team, the CNM1 in Theatre will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital.
Job Responsibility
Ensure that perioperative care is based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice
Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the OR
Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs
Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments
Delegates appropriate tasks to appropriate personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards
Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs and incidents
Serves as a resource person on the unit
Assists with patient care as needed
Identifies appropriate internal controls for department
provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance
Performs related duties as required
Develop close links with other healthcare facilities relevant to the delivery and enhancement of services
Monitor complaints and investigate any nursing and clinical complaints, taking corrective action as appropriate and review audit to ensure there are no re-occurrences
Ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained
Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times
Communicate and develop effective relationships with Medical Consultants, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the Unit/Ward
Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients
Ensure that systems for the provision of clinical and non-clinical services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised
In consultation with staff continually monitor stock levels, suitability, usage and potential for savings. Advise the Head of Clinical & Nursing Services on alternative supplies and changes in practice which impact on costs
Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care
Provide clinical and management leadership for Staff Nurses/ODP’s and ensure an effective learning environment for the multidisciplinary team and taking an active part in the delivery of care as appropriate
Work within the codes of Professional Conduct for Nurses, participation in the development of the Scope of Practice and provide strong professional leadership and direction for nursing services
Promote an environment that is conducive to the development of best practice, enhances staff retention and promotes good industrial relations
Maintain a high level of staff morale, promoting good communication, team spirit and job satisfaction among members of the multidisciplinary team
Strive to ensure that staff are accountable, responsible and have authority to practice and manage within their roles
Ensure that all new nursing and support staff in the Unit receive an adequate orientation and induction programme, have a clear understanding of their duties, responsibilities and standards of performance at all times
Comply with all HR system and policy requirements including recording of relevant data
Requirements
Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in Theatre nursing
Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Grad course, in Theatre nursing or equivalent or be in pursuit of same
Hold an up to date Advanced Cardiac Life Support course or be in pursuit of same