Job Description

Role:Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Department:Occupational Health

Responsible to:Director of Midwifery/Nursing

Reports to:Consultant in Occupational Medicine, Assistant Director of Midwifery/Nursing with responsibility for the area and the multidisciplinary team

Liaise with: HR Department

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
  2. At least five years post registration nursing experience of which 2 must be in the speciality of Occupational Health
  3. Occupational health Qualification at third level.
  4. Advanced First aid course
  5. Evidence of ongoing professional development
  6. Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to undertake the functions of the role

Purpose of the Post:

The Occupational Health Nurse has a pivotal role in the co-ordination and management of health issues pertaining to the protection of staff and patients

The post holder will have accountability for;

  1. Health screening of potential staff
  2. Act as a first responder to assist staff following an occupational injury/accident or where there is an immediate danger to an individual’s health.
  3. Promoting good health of current employees and assist in health protection against health and safety hazards occurring in the work environment
  4. Ensure compliance with specific legal /Health and Safety legislation pertaining to the workplace
  5. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, within the Occupational Health department, but reports to Consultant in Occupational Medicine

Main Responsibilities of the Post

  1. Pre-employment screening
  2. Act as a first responder to assist staff following an occupational injury.
  3. Reviewing and assessing management referrals, triaging of referrals
  4. Provision of immunization programmes
  5. Assessing, supporting and monitoring of staff following exposure to sharp injury
  6. Advice to managers on general Occupational Health related matters
  7. Maintenance of accurate and up to date records-Audit

Clinical Responsibilities

  1. In conjunction with the Consultant in Occupational Medicine; manage the day to day running of the Occupational Health Department taking cognisance of the need to facilitate current staff in all areas of the hospital and screening of potential staff
  2. Manage agreed vaccination programmes for new staff
  3. Contribute to the completion of the hospital clinical and corporate reports.
  4. A first aid responder and supporting staff involved in a work place accident or experiencing unexplained illness or where there is an immediate danger to an individuals health.
  5. Plan and co-ordinate large volume immunisations programmes for staff
  6. Act as an advocate for general health needs of staff by communicating, negotiating and representing these to the hospital management team.
  7. Act as a resource person for clinical and non-clinical staff in advice on health matters and health promotion
  8. To assess any employee following a body fluid exposure, undertaking a risk assessment for blood borne viruses and taking appropriate action in accordance with the national and local guidelines
  9. Provide appropriate advice and ongoing support to staff that sustain injuries involving human body fluids
  10. Identify occupational health risks for staff in the working environment and recommend remedial action ensuring a cost-effective use of resource
  11. Identify and communicate to all staff procedures/practices, which will ensure the implementation of Health and Safety / Occupational Health / Infection Control Policies as agreed by the hospital
  12. Incorporate International, National HSE ,local Policies and Guidelines for Midwives and Nurses into department practices and standards
  13. To undertake regular clinical audits for service area on workplace injuries and produce detailed lessons learnt action plans / feedback to the department.
  14. Ensure all resources are utilised cost effectively
  15. Participate in quality initiatives introduced by the hospital management
  16. Liaise with other relevant staff e.g. Infection Control Team, Microbiologist, medical teams and other appropriate specialists as required
  17. Undertake any other duties that may be deemed necessary by the Director Of Midwifery and Nursing.

Administrative Responsibilities

  1. Essential to maintain an accurate and up to date database of Occupational Health matters on all staff.
  2. Produce regular reports on department activity to the DOMN
  3. Protect the confidentiality of staff health matters, only disclosing necessary details to agreed heads of department in Human Resources or Nursing/Midwifery or their designated deputy
  4. Co-ordinate / be an active participant at multidisciplinary Committee meetings relating to occupational health matters within the hospital and national agencies as appropriate
  5. Work with Human Resources in the management of sick leave, fitness to work and safe return to work programmes
  6. Liaise with the Health and Safety Officer and present relevant reports on occupational injuries to the Health and Safety Committee.
  7. Ensure that Data Protection Regulations are adhered to
  8. Participate in the evaluation and selection of new equipment for the department
  9. Oversee the ordering of stores for the department
  10. Be the lead person for the HSE to contact for the Flu Vaccination service
  11. Liaise with outside agencies as required

Provider of Education

  1. Develop and presents programmes promoting employee health/wellness in the workplace
  2. Work cooperatively with the Health and Safety Officer to develop and manage Occupational Health maintenance programmes and to minimize risks associated with potential workplace hazards such as needle stick injuries, chemical exposure.
  3. Liaise with departments across the hospital for health promotion, smoking cessation increased awareness regarding workplace hygiene, and education regarding specific health topics relevant to the workplace group
  4. Deliver presentations / training sessions to promote health and wellbeing

Service Development

  1. Be aware of current developments and research within Occupational Health and to participate in educational programmes for own professional development where agreed
  2. Maintain Occupational records of all care provided
  3. Communicate with the multidisciplinary team to meet and set the key performance indicators targets for the department
  4. Continuously strive to improve the Occupational Health Service through evidence based practice and service improvement.
  5. Evaluate own personal performance based on attainment of immediate and long-term goals with the Director of Midwifery/Nursing-Participate in personal professional development process

Note:This job description reflects the current responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the Rotunda Hospital.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION / Selection Criteria

Post: / Clinical Nurse Manager 2
Department / Occupational Health Department
Location: / The Rotunda Hospital.
DATE / NOVEMBER 2016
Factors / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications /
  • Registered nurse with ABA
  • Hold an appropriate Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • First aid certificate course
  • Computer literacy
/
  • Management qualification

Experience
(length and type) /
  • Five yearsnursing experience, two of which are in Occupational Health.

Health Care Knowledge /
  • Knowledge of National and EU QualityInitiatives. Specific hospital policies pertaining to the health and safety of patients and staff
  • Legal Framework governing Healthcare
  • Data Protection/Information Management
  • Relevant Health & Safety Regulations
  • Hospital clinical and corporate reports
/
  • Service Planning Experience

Professional / Clinical Knowledge / Up-to-date knowledge and experience of:
  • Venepuncture and immunisations
  • Risk assessments
  • Clinical Audit.
  • Clinical Risk Management.
  • Clinical audit
  • First Aid
  • Current and emerging strategies for improvement of Occupational health care
  • Understanding of Occupational Health terminology and ability to make clinical decisions
  • Contributor to strategic management and planning process
/
  • Enthusiasm for promotion of work health and wellbeing
  • Able to innovate and respond to change
  • Good listening skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Core Competencies /
  • Leadership Skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Continuous Communication with Assistant director of Midwifery and the Director of Midwifery on changes /updates within the OH Department.
  • Counselling Skills
  • IT skills –.
  • Actively contribute to, participate in and ensure compliance with infection control and prevention and National quality standards
  • Work autonomously using initiative and generating own work
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
/
  • Evidence of initiating or managing a Change Process
  • Resource Management skills

Roster: Part time 24 hours over a 4 day period.

Annual Leave & Public Holidays:As approved by the Health Services Executive / Department of Health

Salary:As approved by the Health Services Executive / Department of Health

May 2016