CNM2 ; Interventional Radiology - Dublin, Ireland - Beacon Hospital

Description

Job Description

Job Title Radiology Nurse Manager - CNM2

Department ;Radiology

Reports to ; Head of Surgical Services

Date; 2024

Overall Purpose of Job

To provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do at Beacon Hospital.

The Radiology nurse manager is accountable for the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care for the patient, undergoing procedures in Interventional Radiology. His/her role includes clinical practice, human resources management, including staffing and evaluations, and financial management.

The Radiology nurse manager works closely with Radiology manager to deliver safe and quality patient care within the radiology department.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Provides leadership and direction for the staff in the interventional Radiology while supporting and actualising the goals of the department, division, service and Beacon Hospital.

Ensures the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes in the Peri-operative environment, acting in the role of patient advocate.

Recruits and retains competent, compassionate staff while monitoring performance standards and promoting fair labour practices.

Promotes a work environment that demonstrates caring by accessibility of safe equipment and adequate supplies in an efficiently arranged physical setting.

Operationalises and participates in continuous quality improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level in a collaborative manner with multi-disciplinary colleagues.

Monitors fiscal budget to control operational and capital expenditures while monitoring and adjusting staffing patterns to improve unit productivity.

Identifies appropriate communication, and coordination for ensure smooth processes within the interventional Radiology, supporting Radiologist, Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Registrars, and medical students, Nursing and Healthcare Coordinators.

Provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce regulatory mandates and compliance.

Participate in survey preparation, processes, policy development and implementation.

Maybe required to scrub in and do clinical roles

Performs related duties as required.

Communication and Accountability

Utilises effective time management skills.

Strong computer skills, acting as a resource for the Meditech system.

Participates in unit/department problem solving and improvement of systems.

Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate.

The use of protective barriers as appropriate.

Handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately.

Hand hygiene as appropriate.

Adherence to AORN and EU standards for Peri-Operative nursing care.

Conducts staff meetings with staff in department, Records minutes.

Counsels and offers collegial support for staff members.

Interrelationships

Maintains good working relationships with Other departments like oncology, inpatient areas and with physicians, patients, families and outside agencies.

Demonstrates the ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities.

Participates in ongoing consultation and collaboration with physicians and other care providers to maximise patient outcomes and unit specific goals.

Participates in unit-based and interdepartmental QI activities.

Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers whenever needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Attends Operational, Quality and Nurse Manager meetings, reads email and other postings.

Attends all required in-services.

All employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the hospital, which may include floating to other departments to assist as the patient needs fluctuate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

An Bord Altranais Registered General Nurse licence in good standing.

Experience

Minimum of five years Interventional Radiology experience plus two years of progressive management experience required.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

Knowledge

Good understanding of IR Nursing procedures.

Understanding of both AORN and EU standards for Peri-operative standards of patient care.

Understand and teach A sceptic technique, Sterile Technique.

• Demonstrate knowledge of national strategies where appropriate to nursing care.
• Patient and Customer Focus.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Teamwork

Demonstrates the ability to lead a team, motivate others and effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities.

Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

Speak, read and write grammatically correct English.

Thinking Skills

Candidates must possess teaching abilities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of professional development.

Planning and Organising

Demonstrate evidence of effective planning, organising and time management skills.

Demonstrate flexible approach to internal rotations and rostering.

Demonstrate multi-tasking ability.

Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach.

Personal Competencies

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.

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