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The primary function of the manager is to provide clinical, management and professional leadership to nursing and allied staff to ensure that nursing care is delivered to a high standard. Effectively manage the nursing resource. Contribute to the on-going implementation of the nursing strategy at Blackrock clinic in close liaison with the nurse managers.
Job Responsibility:
Providing a high level of professional and clinical leadership
Evaluate and develop, lead and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures
Provide appropriate reports as required
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and safety
Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using evidence –based best practice approach to ensure clinical effectiveness and efficiency
Ensure staff attend all mandatory training - CPR, Customer Care, Manual handling, Fire
Promote and nurture a high level of staff morale, thereby promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among all staff
Encourage evidence-based practice, using a car planning approach to nursing care
Collaborate with service users, family, carers, and other staff in treatment/care planning and in the provision of support and advice
Assist in staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance
Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols, and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care
Provide the necessary co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff in designated area(s) of responsibility, ensuring that skill mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and ensuring maximisation of available resources
Collaborate with hospital personnel and other healthcare providers in planning care and making appropriate referrals
Oversee high standard of record keeping by staff within the unit
Support and interpret clinical policies and procedures
Ensure all relevant information is passed to staff within the unit
Participate in regular unit meetings and team briefings with the staff
Actively support the infection control practice within the hospital
Maintain effective communication networks within the unit and departments throughout the hospital
Serve on committees within the hospital as appropriate
Ensure compliance with the Hospital Infection Prevention and Control
Ensure that patient care equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard
Contribute to quality assurance by assisting in data collection as required
Identifying teaching and learning opportunities
Assuming responsibility for identifying own educational needs and upgrade deficient areas through independent study, seminar attendance or requesting staff development programmes
Requirements:
Registered in the general division of NMBI
Have extensive experience in Intensive Care nursing
Have an appropriate qualification or management experience relevant to the post