JOB DESCRIPTION
Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, PACU/SAU
Clinical Services
Whangarei Hospital
Position Title: / Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, PACU/SAUOrganisation Unit: / Clinical Services
Location: / Whangarei Hospital
Responsible to: / Clinical Nurse Manager, PACU/SAU
Primary Functions of the Position: / The Associate Clinical Nurse Manager will support the Clinical Nurse Manager, PACU and will be responsible for providing clinical coordination and direction to the nursing team within the Department.
Functional Relationships
The Associate Clinical Nurse Manager will develop and maintain effective relationships with:
Internal / External· Patients / Family / Whanau
· Designated Senior Nurses
· Bureau Coordinator
· Safety & Quality Facilitator
· Duty Manager
· Nursing Staff
· Allied Health Professionals
· Medical Staff
· Maori Health Directorate
· Director of Midwifery and Nursing
· Clinical Director
· Clinical Head of Department
· Nursing Leadership Groups
· Regional hospital / · Health & Support Agencies
· NorthTec
· Primary Health Care providers
· Rest home and private hospitals
· Maori Health providers
· Company representatives
Key Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes
Northland District Health Board has established a set of values by which the organisation will respond, in part, to achieving its goals and objectives through their workforce. The following Values and supporting statements are expected behaviours of each individual employed with NDHB:
Values / Supporting StatementPeople First
Tangata I te tuatahi / People are central to all we do
Respect
Whakaute (tuku mana) / We treat others as we would like to be treated
Caring
Manaaki / We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Communication
Whakawhitiwhiti korero / We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Excellence
Taumata teitei (hirangi) / Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
The position of Associate Clinical Nurse Manager encompasses the following major functions or key result areas:
· To provide clinical expertise and direction to the Nursing Team to enable patient focused care within a multi-disciplinary setting
· To coordinate effectively and efficiently the provision of quality care which is professional and patient focused to ensure quality patient outcomes
· To effectively coordinate the day to day activities of the department and staff
· To be responsible for the financial and human resources of an identified area of the Perioperative Service In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager, PACU/SAU
· To provide clinical leadership and supervision of the nursing team
· To facilitate the development of nursing skills and knowledge of the nursing team
· Demonstrates a commitment to quality of Service Delivery
· Treaty of Waitangi
· Health and Safety
The outcome requirements of the above key responsibility areas are outlined below:
Key Responsibility Area / Expected OutcomesTo provide clinical expertise and direction to the nursing team to enable patient focused care within a multi-disciplinary setting / · Contribute to and foster the use of evidenced based nursing practice.
· Liaise with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator to ensure clear policies and protocols for standards of practice and procedures exist and are regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with NDHB policy.
· Use advanced nursing knowledge and skills to ensure that all nursing practice is safe, legal, effective and responsive to the needs of the patients and their significant others.
· Provide clinical expertise to the nursing team, including teaching, supporting and guidance.
Key Responsibility Area / Expected Outcomes /
To co-ordinate effectively and efficiently the provision of quality care which is professional and patient focused to ensure quality patient outcomes / · Promote effective teamwork, building collaborative relationships within the multi-disciplinary team.
· Act as an advocate for conveying patient and family needs and responses to treatment to the rest of the multi-disciplinary team.
· Ensure that documentation including multi disciplinary care plans and processes are clear and meets the standard in accordance with Northland District Health Board Nursing and documentation policies.
· Practice and promote a quality patient focused approach to nursing care.
· Act as a liaison with families / caregivers/ whanau as necessary.
To effectively co-ordinate the day to day activities of the department and staff / · Ensure that the patient pathway is seamless to enhance patient care delivery.
· Liaise with Duty Managers regarding hospital bed status.
· Provide daily staff allocation, including management of short notice roster changes due to annual, bereavement and sick leave in consultation with the Clinical Nurse Manager, Duty Manager and Bureau Coordinator as appropriate.
· Co-ordinate and use resources time, equipment and staff efficiently.
· Ensure staff provide shift handover information that clearly identifies patient clinical risk and appropriate plans to mitigate those risks.
· Support the implementation and maintenance of the Theatre TrendCare module as appropriate.
· In consultation with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator, facilitate orientation and preceptorship for all new team members.
· Liaise with after hour’s Duty Managers to provide twenty-four hour overview of patient care delivery as appropriate.
In conjunction with the Clincal Nurse Manager, PACU/SAU, be responsible for the financial and
human resources / · Within the allocated budget, manage human and physical resources efficiently and effectively to meet actual and case mix demands.
· Implement corrective action to counteract unfavorable budget variances and report to the Clinical Nurse Manager, PACU/SAU on a monthly basis and as required.
· Assists with recruiting and deploying staff with appropriate skill levels.
· Assist staff to identify individual learning needs and initiate plans to meet identified needs.
· Ensure the maintenance of a register of designations and ensure nursing staff are up to date in accordance with NDHB policies.
· Ensure orientation of new staff.
· Ensure all positions are involved in performance management which reflects the current environment and which is reviewed at least once annually.
· In conjunction with other ACNMs and Nurse Manager, Perioperative Service, ensure efficient and effective use of the operating department.
To provide clinical leadership and supervision of the nursing team / · Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff who are actively participating in ongoing professional development.
· Accept delegated authority from the Clinical Nurse Manager.
· Demonstrate leadership skills, acting as a resource for students and team members and all other staff within the ward/unit/department.
· Delegate appropriately to staff to provide supervision and leadership when necessary.
· Demonstrate accountability for directing, monitoring and evaluating nursing care that is provided by Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
· Make appropriate decisions when allocating care, delegating activities and providing direction to Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
· Comply with Nursing Council NZ and organisational policies when making decisions regarding delegation and direction of care/activities to Enrolled Nurses & Health Care Assistants.
· Role model positive and professional behaviour in all relationships.
· Identify issues of ethical concern and assist staff in addressing these.
· Provide constructive feedback to staff ensuring that professional nursing practice is of a consistently high standard.
· Promote and actively participate in team development to ensure a cohesive, positive and professional working environment.
· In liaison with the Clinical Nurse Manager actively participate in recruitment processes and performance management, including performance appraisals.
· Liaise with Clinical Nurse Manager regarding performance concerns of individual staff members to plan appropriate performance management.
Demonstrate a commitment to quality of service delivery / · Develop and foster an environment of continuous quality improvement by demonstrating commitment to quality improvement, risk management and resource utilisation.
· Participate in audits/reviews of nursing practice and procedures, and show a commitment to the Accreditation and Certification process.
· Participate in quality initiatives in liaison with Safety and Quality Facilitator and Clinical Nurse Manager.
· Ensure that all concerns, complaints and issues are referred to the Clinical Nurse Manager and where appropriate to support agencies i.e. Health advocate, Maori Directorate.
· Demonstrate a working knowledge of evidence based nursing practice.
· Identify training and ongoing development opportunities for staff in liaison with the Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Manager.
· Actively lead and/or participate in policy development/special projects/committees as directed by the Clinical Nurse Manager.
· Participate in senior nurse groups as appropriate in liaison with Clinical Nurse Manager.
· Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and actively source data when needed, i.e. Privacy Act, Nurses Act, and New Zealand Nursing Council.
Treaty of Waitangi / · Contribute to the promotion of the principles of Treaty of Waitangi and the involvement of Maori within the decision making process for their health and independence, within District Health Board management processes and procedures.
· Include the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi within all aspects of the role and its outcomes.
· Ensure that consultation and engagement processes include appropriate mechanisms to meet the need of Maori in a culturally appropriate and safe manner.
· Attend the NDHB Maori Health Cultural Quality Programme.
Health & Safety / · Ensure compliance with designated responsibilities detailed in Northland District Health Board’s Health and Safety Policy and annual objectives.
· Promote an environment of physical, occupational, cultural, ethical and legal safety.
· Participate in the organisation’s Health and Safety Management training programme.
· Observe and promote safe work practices, rules and instructions relating to work, and be pro-active in hazard management.
· Willingly co-operate in the achievement of all health and safety goals and initiatives by:
- Practicing and observing safe work methods;
- The use of safety equipment;
- Reporting unsafe conditions or equipment; and
- Reporting and documenting all accidents or incidents
Variation of Duties
Duties and responsibilities described above should not be construed as a complete and exhaustive list as it is not the intention to limit in any way the scope or functions of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time, in consultation with the employee, to meet any changing conditions and service requirements.
Person Specification
Essential / Desirable
· New Zealand Registered Nurse
· Current practicing certificate
· PDRP at Expert Level
· Computer literacy / · Post Graduate certificate / diploma or working towards
Experience
Essential / Desirable
· Minimum 5 years post graduate experience
· Minimum 2 years experience in relevant specialty area
· The ability to work independently and be a member of a team / · Management / leadership skills
· Demonstrated excellence in a leadership role
Awareness and Understanding of
Essential / Desirable
· The Treaty of Waitangi and its application to the health setting
· Privacy Act (1993) and Health Information Privacy Code (1994)
· Health and Safety in Employment Act (1992)
· Knowledge of quality improvement processes
· Knowledge of current issues within nursing and in the area of specialty / · Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations (1996)
· New Zealand Council of Healthcare Standards
Skills & Personal Attributes
Skills
· Ability to develop productive and positive relationships
· Ability to lead and facilitate change
· Communicates expectations & agreed goals, provides ongoing feedback & objectively evaluates performance
· Communicates effectively, listening and encouraging the viewpoints of others
· Applies sound reasoning in problem solving / decision making
· Ability to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals and groups.
· Confident and competent with decision making
· Good time management skills
Personal Attributes
· A strong patient/client focus
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work in an environment which is unpredictable and ever changing
· Positive flexible collaborative approach
· Role models professionalism
· Ability to problem-solve and critically evaluate pros and cons of alternative solutions
Performance Development Review
An initial review of performance will be conducted after three months, with an annual review thereafter.
An individual Development Plan will be developed to reflect the contribution this position is expected to make towards achieving the team’s objectives and measures. Key result areas will be developed and agreed at this time.
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