Clinical Nurse Facilitator - Theatre

Clinical Nurse Facilitator - Theatre

Reporting to: Director of Nursing and Transformation

Location: On site / Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Our client is an acute care hospital with 110 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 7 bed ICU, an Emergency Department, many outpatient services, and a wide range of modern technically complex medical diagnostic and treatment facilities, providing high quality patient care. As part of a larger Group it offers a range of services in areas such as cardiology, oncology, and urology.

Working here is a unique opportunity. They offer the chance to work at some of Ireland's most advanced hospitals while still enjoying a sustainable work-life balance. We ensure all our people have the support they need to progress their career, and we offer a package of unmatched benefits across our three hospitals and diagnostic clinic.

This private hospital provides a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each Ward provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at clinical areas.

Role Purpose:

As a key member of the nursing and education and professional development team, the Clinical Nurse Facilitator (CNF) will provide education, training and support to all members of staff. The CNF will facilitate professional development, encourage lifelong learning and foster an appropriate climate for learning within the clinical environment. In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Managers the CNF will identify learning needs at ward level and develop effective learning activities to meet those needs. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Essential Criteria:

Knowledge/ Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI

• At least 3-5 years recent post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) as a peri-operative nurse, including anaesthesia, PACU, General Surgery, orthopaedic/trauma experience also desirable.

• A recognised post-registration nursing course relevant to theatre services

• Holds an up-to-date ACLS course or be in pursuit of same

• Holds a management qualification or be in pursuit of same

• Holds a teaching qualification or be in pursuit of same

Skills/ Competencies

· Clinical Skills

· Management skills

· Leadership skills

· IT skills

· Quality focus

· Risk Management

· Clinical audit

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge/ Experience

· Management course is desirable.

Why work here?

The clients are passionate about their people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:

• An Education Support Programme

• Development opportunities

• Opportunities for career progression

• Access to a Pension Scheme

• Subsidised Restaurant

• Free staff car parking

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Life Assurance

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Provide education, mentorship and professional development support

• Monitors standards of nursing care provided and problem solves clinical nursing concerns.

• Is available to patients, relatives and visitors to provide the necessary support, education, reassurance and clinical and allied clinical information.

• Supervision of registered nurses, health care assistants, student nurses, ward clerks and administration staff while maintaining a safe working environment

• Ensures the agreed hospital policies and procedures are known, understood and implemented by the staff.

• Provides education and support for the implementation of national clinical guideline’s for example Sepsis.

• Gives direct nursing care to patients in a proactive manner.

• Works within a Multidisciplinary team in the co-ordination of holistic patient care.

• Implements evidence-based nursing practice using a care planning / pathway approach.

• Liaises with medical staff on relevant matters concerning patient care and particularly with consultants.

• Ensures safe practice is adhered to in the storage, preparation, administration and documentation of all medications. Ensures that controlled drugs and controlled drug records are maintained in accordance with legal and professional standards.

• Design and develop curriculums that are effective and applicable to the clinical practice.

• Creates and maintains good communication patterns across all hospital s in providing excellent patient care.

• Maintains the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety policy. Investigates incidents, accidents and complaints. Reports these to nursing administration, submitting relevant forms as per policy and implements lessons learned from the incident.

• Encourages staff to utilise resources judiciously and to report faulty equipment. Ensures that repairs are carried out in a timely manner and recorded appropriately.

• Directs and supports the staff in the event of any emergency situation which may arise within the hospital.

• Reports on Nursing and Nursing practice issues to the ADON’s/Director of Nursing and Quality.

• Ensure best practice at department level by developing policies and procedures that are research and evidence based.

• Educates and supervises registered nurses, health care assistants, student nurses and administration staff to enable them to attain their potential and assume responsibility for delegated duties in a conductive learning environment.

• Identifies training and professional development needs for nursing staff and discusses same with the ADON’s/Director of Nursing and Quality. Facilitates staff to attend in-service training/programme when appropriate

• Exercises and demonstrates effective managerial and leadership skills.

• Promotes, nurtures and maintains a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction.

• Promotes flexibility among staff thus ensuring a climate conductive to maximum performance and co-operation is maintained.

• Maintains personal nursing practice skills in the specialty and keeps abreast of clinical developments and new research

• Ensures that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by NMBI and other standards such as those set by HIQA, HSA and JCI.

• Keeps up to date with Health & Safety requirements, fire regulations and Radiation Safety and Protection ensuring that all staff regularly attend such lectures and are familiar with the Cardiac Arrest procedure.

• Carries out Performance Reviews with all direct report staff.

• Reports to the ADON’s/Director of Nursing and Quality on the performance of the nursing staff on duty.

• Handles staff complaints, grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with hospital policy.

• Attends staff committee meetings when appropriate.

• Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.

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