Cnm2 Day Ward

Title of Job : Clinical Nurse Manager II - Day Ward Grade : CNM II Reports to : CNM III Day Ward, ADON, Director of Nursing Reporting Relationships : CNM I, Staff Nurses, Student Nurses, HCAs & Support Staff Type of Contract : Full Time - Permanent Purpose of the Role The role of the Clinical Nurse Manager II is pivotal to the co-ordination and management of the nursing / healthcare assistant / decontamination services in the Day Ward Unit.

He / she will work in close liaison with the Clinical Nurse Manager III - Day Ward Manager to facilitate high quality nursing care in a safe environment for patients and staff while making the best use of resources.

The post holder will also provide clinical supervision, guidance and direction for all nursing and healthcare attendant / decontamination staff as well as acting as a resource person by facilitating and advising Consultants and staff on Endoscopy Unit best practice.

The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.

Key Duties & Responsibilities To reflect professional / clinical leadership and management that promotes efficiency, innovation, teamwork and continuous quality improvements.

To lead and participate in internal and external audits and accreditation processes such as JAG and JCI.

To be responsible for the rostering of staff in order to achieve an adequate and equitable skill mix.

Allocate staff mix (in conjunction with Clinical Facilitator and CNM 1), efficiently & effectively according to analysis of clinical needs and available resources.

To be responsible for all Day Ward lists pertaining to the Day Ward schedule and ensuring that all slots are utilised and staffed appropriately.

Any additional points requested onto lists must be sanctioned by the CNM2 in the unit.

To empower their staff and show effective communication and encourage staff feedback regularly.

To ensure all staff are up to date with all mandatory training and are released from the unit to attend training days and that all staff feel supported in their learning.

To ensure that all policies / procedures are up to date and put into practice daily within the unit.

To ensure that all staffs continual professional development is discussed and planned accordingly.

Use discretion and decision-making regarding patient care, referring appropriately to other CNM staff, medical staff and other disciplines where necessary.

Pro-actively direct the Nursing Team to ensure effective two-way communication and encourage a culture of innovation and improvement with the focus constantly on patient wellbeing.

Carry out Consultants' instructions to ensure that pre-operative, operative and post-operative functions are delivered to patients to the best standard of safe care.

Promote collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

Maintain accurate daily and weekly records on the Time and Attendance Management system including; attendance / annual leave / sick leave / absenteeism / maternity leave /