Job Description
The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM) is a key member of the point of care team and leads the clinical management of the Orthopaedic Ward with the CNM II. The Orthopaedic Inpatient Ward in this facility is a 21 bedded ward that specialises in a range of overnight and day case procedures in orthopaedic surgeries. The post holder will work in collaboration with the CNM II, and other members of the inter-professional team to ensure that the admission, transfer, and discharge of patient throughput processes are efficient, effective, and promote a nurse-led service. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the CNM II to patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence-based, care planning approach. Work with the CNM II to be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, delivery, and review of service user care by all staff in the designated area. Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland). Regularly evaluate and monitor patient care by using the hospital's quality systems to ensure that care is delivered. Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination, and deployment of nursing and support staff within the clinical setting to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area through allocating work fairly and competently. Work within a team to contribute to the formulation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level along with reviewing and updating Consultants. Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by supporting the CNM II and deputising in his/her absence when required to do so. Qualifications & Experience: Be registered, or eligible for registration in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by NMBI. A minimum of five years' experience as a staff nurse in an Orthopaedic Ward setting is required. At least 1 year of experience in a management position in an Orthopaedic Ward is desirable. It is desirable to have completed a recognised post-registration course in Orthopaedic Nursing. Benefits: Competitive pay for the work employees. Performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable. Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme. Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. #J-18808-Ljbffr