Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Urology - Operating Theatre Department

Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Urology - Operating Theatre Department (04.017 (2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will support the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 for the safe and efficient delivery of patient centred care on the Urology and Robotics Theatre. The CNM 1 will manage and coordinate services, particularly when the CNM 2 is unavailable, ensuring the highest standard of quality care is delivered at all times. The successful candidate will act as a role model and assist the CNM 2 in leading the team to promote a holistic service for all patients in line with the mission, vision and values of Tallaght University Hospital.

Qualifications

• Registered in the General Division of the active Register held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Have 3 years post registration experience and a minimum of 1 year in perioperative nursing or a related area.
• Demonstrate the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show evidence of continuous learning and professional development.
• Experience in Urology and robotic nursing.
• Experience of mentorship, preceptorship, teaching and assessment is desirable.
• Experience of working with Theatre Information Systems.

General Accountability

• Maintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in all Hospital activities.
• Ensure a high standard of care to patients and families in the Theatre area, consistent with the Hospital's mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
• Support the CNM 2 in implementing Hospital Policy.
• Adhere to and uphold the Professional Code of Conduct for Nurses.
• Support staff in orientation, training, and development, including students and care attendants.
• Commit to continuous professional development, including internal training programmes.
• Collaborate on continuous quality improvement in the clinical area.
• Reporting relationship is to CNM 2, CNM 3/ADON, and professional accountability to the Director of Nursing.

Specific Accountability - Managing the Service

• Assist the CNM 2 in organising and managing the department on a 24 hour basis.
• Ensure safe, high standard care in accordance with policies and guidelines.
• Encourage evidence based practice and use a care planning approach.
• Organise patient admission procedures in consultation with the medical team, CNM 2, CNM 3 and Patient Flow.
• Plan appropriate nursing care based on individual needs assessments.
• Prioritise patients' needs and comforts.
• Maintain accurate verbal and written nursing reporting systems.
• Communicate patient conditions to the CNM 2 and coordinate with relatives and visitors as required.
• Participate in cost control policies and audit procedures.
• Collaborate on budget and service planning.
• Attend required committees and meetings.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Report accidents and incidents via the NIMS electronic record system, escalating appropriately.
• Promote risk management and incident reporting.
• Ensure cleaning standards and adequate supplies of items such as linens and sterile packs.
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment and reporting of faulty equipment.

Specific Accountability - Managing Change

• Act quickly to address urgent matters.
• Make timely decisions with available information.
• Demonstrate lateral thinking and involvement of colleagues as required.
• Anticipate likely consequences of actions and decisions.
• Keep colleagues, patients and others informed timely and openly.
• Listen actively and explain clearly.
• Promote confidentiality and data protection.
• Communicate effectively through all channels.

Specific Accountability - Managing Yourself

• Develop and nurture workplace relationships.
• Liaise with other Hospital staff and departments to maintain high standards of care.
• Be approachable, give and receive feedback, and recognise impact on the team.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff and oversee mandatory education requirements.
• Delegate effectively and ensure timely resource use.
• Support operational planning for consistent task execution.
• Read widely to stay abreast of recent developments.
• Research and promote evidence based quality initiatives.
• Prioritise team work and update systems and schedules appropriately.
• Communicate updates, risks, and any inability to meet deadlines.
• Redeploy personnel in emergencies when requested.
• Assist in day to day operation when CNM 2 is unavailable.
• Facilitate education and training of other staff, including students.
• Ensure completed mandatory education and recertification to maintain compliance.
• Provide appraisal and counselling of trained staff as needed.
• Monitor team performance against goals and give honest feedback.
• Seek and apply feedback for self development.
• Embrace and encourage change, creating an environment for others to flourish.
• Lead by example with professionalism, punctuality and dedication.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix within resource allocation.
• Use open communication to promote healthy working relationships and initiative.
• Complete leadership training and coaching programmes as applicable.
• Maintain compliance with the Hospital's dress code.

Information Technology

• Ensure effective and efficient use of information technology for patient care and administrative support.
• Train staff on computer systems used in patient episode management (EPR, PIMS, Order Comms, Symphony, SAP, Core).

Health & Safety

• Ensure staff compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
• Enact health and safety responsibilities per Hospital policies, protocols and procedures.
• Prepare risk assessments and departmental safety statements as required.

Hygiene / Infection Control

• Ensure awareness of hygiene responsibilities within the department.
• Act as a role model and promote infection control and prevention.
• Ensure staff apply good IPC practices such as hand hygiene and standard precautions.

Quality, Safety and Risk Management

• Support the delivery of the Quality, Safety and Risk Management Programme, including risk identification and management.

Confidentiality

• Maintain the confidentiality of Hospital work and patient information, disclosing details only as required by law.
• Return all documents and property upon request or termination.

Data Management

• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Development of Hospital Groups

• Adapt to potential changes in reporting relationships and additional accountabilities associated with the review of the Hospital structure.