Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Endoscopy
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Job Summary
We are urgently seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Endoscopy for a hospital in Westmeath Ireland.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team within the Endoscopy Unit.
Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Endoscopy Department ensuring safe and efficient patient flow.
Supervise support and allocate nursing and healthcare staff according to patient needs workload and skill mix.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality evidence-based and patient-centred nursing care before during and after endoscopic procedures.
Assist with the assessment preparation monitoring and recovery of patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control decontamination and patient safety standards within the Endoscopy Unit.
Provide orientation supervision mentorship and clinical support to new and existing staff.
Identify staff training needs and facilitate continuing professional development competency assessment and in-service education.
Ensure all staff comply with hospital policies procedures clinical guidelines and NMBI professional standards.
Monitor and maintain accurate clinical documentation patient records and departmental reports.
Promote effective communication and collaboration with consultants medical staff healthcare professionals patients and their families.
Participate in clinical audits quality improvement initiatives risk management and accreditation activities.
Assist in the development implementation and review of Endoscopy policies protocols SOPs and clinical guidelines.
Monitor incidents complaints and clinical risks ensuring appropriate escalation investigation and follow-up.
Ensure appropriate use and availability of clinical equipment supplies and other departmental resources.
Support effective staff rostering scheduling and daily allocation to maintain adequate service coverage.
Promote a safe respectful and supportive working environment for patients staff and visitors.
Keep up to date with current developments and best practices in Endoscopy Nursing and support their implementation within the department.
Contribute to service development and initiatives aimed at improving patient experience efficiency quality and safety.
Registered General Nurse with active registration on the General Division of the NMBI Register or eligible for registration.
Minimum 3 years post-registration nursing experience including at least 1 year of experience in Endoscopy or a related speciality for CNM1 roles.
Demonstrate clinical managerial and administrative competence appropriate to the CNM1 role.
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Demonstrable experience in Endoscopy Nursing including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Endoscopy-specific qualification/course is desirable; relevant Foundation Course in Endoscopy/Decontamination may be required or undertaken.
Knowledge of endoscope decontamination standards and infection prevention and control.
Previous management leadership or in-charge experience is desirable.
Management training/qualification is desirable.
ACLS certification may be desirable depending on the hospital.
Good IT communication leadership and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
Competitive Salary
Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time Permanent Employment Contract
Continuous Professional Development and Training Opportunities
Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
Free On-Site Parking
Required Skills:
Registered General Nurse with active registration on the General Division of the NMBI Register or eligible for registration. Minimum 3 years post-registration nursing experience including at least 1 year of experience in Endoscopy or a related speciality for CNM1 roles. Demonstrate clinical managerial and administrative competence appropriate to the CNM1 role. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Demonstrable experience in Endoscopy Nursing including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Endoscopy-specific qualification/course is desirable; relevant Foundation Course in Endoscopy/Decontamination may be required or undertaken. Knowledge of endoscope decontamination standards and infection prevention and control. Previous management leadership or in-charge experience is desirable. Management training/qualification is desirable. ACLS certification may be desirable depending on the hospital. Good IT communication leadership and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
