St. John s Hospital Limerick. Job Description

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1 St. John s Hospital Limerick Job Description JOB TITLE: REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing Chief Executive Role Summary The Director of Nursing (DON) is part of the Hospital Senior Management Team that manages and provides leadership to nursing staff, Healthcare Assistants and Nursing Students. The DON sets objectives of the Nursing Department. The DON ensures the provision of effective delivery of quality care and services, the development of staff under the remit of nursing management and liaises with other Heads of Department across the organisation to ensure effective delivery of quality safe care to patients. The appointee will be responsible and accountable for the operational management of nursing and health care assistant staff and plays a pivotal role in the delivery of operational performance targets, resource management & achieving quality performance indicators. They are also responsible and accountable for the planning and development of patient services in collaboration with other personnel, review of systems and making recommendations for service improvements in which they will be actively involved. They act as a resource and work in collaboration with the various specialist and professional teams within the hospital. The appointee will be responsible for delivering a quality service and ensuring patient safety and for working within the current structures in place to ensure compliance against the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare and the National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Professional Leadership, Service Change & Development Define, develop and implement the strategic vision and direction for nursing, and health care assistants support in St. John s Hospital. Be responsible for providing advice to the Management Committee on all issues relating to nursing policy, statutory requirements, professional practice and workforce requirements. Accept responsibility for management of all nursing services over a 24 hour period and ensure that systems are in place to support this responsibility.

2 Provide strategic and clinical leadership and direction for nursing and related services which results in the delivery of effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred nursing care. Develop a shared sense of commitment and participation among the nursing & HCA staff in the management of change, the development of the nursing services and responding to the changing health needs of patients. To have an organisation wide overview of all activity and related operational issues. To participate in senior management meetings To have a full understanding of the clinical and managerial issues across all clinical areas To have a hospital wide understanding of clinical activity, patient dependency, skill mix and bed availability, and to have a system in place for gathering information. To provide advice and support to the other members of hospital staff as required Determine skill mix required in nursing related departments and redeploy nursing and HCA staff throughout the hospital as appropriate To participate in the investigation of patient complaints in conjunction with the Complaints Officer and provide a timely response in accordance with the Hospital procedures. To lead or take part in projects both internal and external. Contribute to and develop team effectiveness To support ongoing change including organisation structural reform when necessary To act as a key person in the internal and external liaisons of the Hospital and represent the hospital as required. To be familiar with and comply with all hospital policies and procedures and in particular those relating to Safety, Health & Welfare, Infection Control, Hygiene, Decontamination, Risk Management, Quality and HR. Corporate & Clinical Responsibilities As a member of the Management Committee share corporate and clinical responsibility for the achievement of the organisation s corporate and clinical objectives. Contribute to policy, planning and decision-making processes for the Hospital. Provide professional advice on all issues relating to Nursing. Act as role model and resource to nursing and HCA staff, promote and maintain high standards of patient care Be responsible and accountable for clinical governance within nursing and implement operational & strategic objectives. Develop and share a culture of clinical excellence To support the nursing staff with clinical decision-making utilising available knowledge and skills. Oversee/assist with the development & implementation of local and national clinical care programmes.

3 To develop and maintain good communication throughout the nursing teams and others involved directly or indirectly with patient care to ensure patient centred care. Monitor and review nursing practice and quality of care. To practice in accordance with all current statutory provisions, policies, protocols and guidelines of the Hospital To participate in the provision of policies, protocols and guidelines, where relevant Ensure the implementation of relevant Hospital policies and manage them as directed, with particular reference to Disciplinary Procedures, Grievance Procedures, Health & Safety. Standards, Governance, Quality & Patient Safety Ensure the service provided by the nursing department is carried out in a safe, effective, efficient, timely and appropriate manner. Develop, maintain & continuously review standards of care. Develop and maintain a quality system for the nursing department in collaboration with colleagues Develop a philosophy for nursing which reflects the provision of a high standard of nursing care which fulfils the expectation outlined in the patients charter. Identify, initiate and participate in quality improvement plans (QIP s) to meet deficits in standards or in response to risk management issues Participate and encourage audit of practice. Monitor and review audit results and initiate corrective QIP if required Play an active role in the development of nursing & hospital Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) There is a responsibility on all staff to adhere to all hospital guidelines, policies & procedures and best practice. This includes infection control guidelines, waste management and environmental management etc. Lead on working groups as required for the implementation of standards. To work in a manner with due care and attention to safety of patients, staff, self and other persons in the workplace with reference to the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act To report immediately any accidents or incidents involving patients, staff and/or members of the public in line with hospital policy. Research, Education and Practice Development. Promote and maintain a culture of evidence-based practice for nursing, ensuring the creation of effective local networks to ensure good practice and information dissemination, as appropriate. Liaise with the hospital s academic partner, University of Limerick, in supporting Undergraduate and Post Graduate education of nurses to promote a quality clinical learning environment in accordance with requirements and standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Liaise with the Centre for Nurse Education regarding training and education encompassing mandatory, corporate and professional development objectives

4 to realise the capabilities and contribution of nurses and support staff within the organisation. Comply with professional regulation in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland and other relevant legislation in relation to the profession of nursing Enhance and facilitate professional development of staff within organisation policy and service need. Facilitate education sessions as required Human Resources Promote, nurture and maintain a high level of staff morale, hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing and other staff. Ensure that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na héireann (NMBI)). Ensure annual Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) PIN Registration is up to date for all Nursing staff Investigate incidents and accidents involving all staff Advise nursing staff in the management of their departments as appropriate Ensure accurate records are maintained to assist in the tracking and management of sick leave and annual leave for all staff Actively engage in the hospital s absence management process to ensure the achievement of the absence target in nursing and health care assistant categories. Promote a performance management culture among nursing & HCA s and actively engage in hospital performance management systems for staff. Play an active part in investigation, staff grievances, handling disciplinary matters as set out in Hospital Policies and Procedure. Take a leadership and management role in relation to all such issues. Ensure cost effective use of agency and bank nurses following sanction from the Chief Executive to engage such resources. In collaboration with other disciplines, promote good industrial relations in accordance with personnel policies. Participate in meetings and hearings with Union Representatives, Union Officials and third party processes where required. Ensure the implementation of all Hospital policies and manage them as directed, with particular reference to Disciplinary Procedures, Grievance Procedures, Health & Safety. Active involvement in the on-going education of nursing staff and undergraduate students to include both formal & informal education Ensure that all nursing and healthcare assistant staff undertake and are up-todate with mandatory training programmes in place and any other training deemed appropriate to their post Ensure that nursing management and nursing and healthcare staff attend meetings appropriate to their role In conjunction with Human Resources Department, participate in the recruitment and retention of nursing and healthcare staff to ensure appropriate

5 skill mix and ensure that hospital needs are met within the hospital s approved staffing complement. Conduct staff exit interviews to inform staff recruitment and retention to facilitate workforce planning Elicit staff feedback to inform service developments Self-Development To maintain, update and develop knowledge on relevant professional issues and on all speciality current trends by attending a number of study days each year. To develop and maintain personal practice skills and competencies Identify education and practice needs and outline steps to achieve same Network with Directors of Nursing from other voluntary hospitals and with the Health Service Executive (HSE) for the purpose of benchmarking local initiatives with national initiatives in the area of nursing and to anticipate trends and developments in nursing in the healthcare sector and see the service implications for the hospital. Administration Be an active member of the executive management of the hospital Participate in groups, committees and meetings as required Be familiar with the use of I.T. applications Prepare the Nursing Department annual report and other reports as required from time to time Communicate effectively using a range of communication approaches Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive or other designated Officer. This Job Description indicates the main responsibilities and duties of the post and is subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the hospital.