CPSN Theatre

Post Title: Clinical Practice Support Nurse Theatre
Post Status: Permanent
Department: Theatre Department, Beaumont Hospital
Location: Theatre Department, Beaumont Hospital
Reports to: CNM 3/ADON Theatre
Salary: Appointment will be made on CNM2 grade (€62,699 - €79,227) at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 24/06/2026 @ 12:00 noon

*Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received

ROLE RELATIONSHIPS

The successful candidate must be particularly skilled in formulating, maintaining and developing working relationships. The role will demand a significant degree of collaboration with Directorate and Clinical Nurse
Managers within the areas. There will also be a need to liaise with the Practice Development Unit and the
Centre Of Education with regard to the wider issues of in-service education and practice development

ROLE FUNCTION

The main focus of the role will be to educate and develop registered nurses and to review on an ongoing basis the development of evidence based nursing practice in Perioperative care.
The Clinical Support Nurse for the Theatre service acts as a resource facilitator to assist individual staff nurses to reach their full potential at each stage of development with the ultimate aim of being able to assume the role of an expert in the management of patients undergoing all modalities of treatment for kidney failure. This will involve developing knowledge, interpretative and decision-making skills, technical skills, professional performance standards and interpersonal skills that a nurse uses to provide safe and effective care.
The Clinical Support Nurse will encourage the development of evidence based nursing practice. This will involve collaboration with all registered nurses to ensure their active participation in practice review and development in accordance with the Practice Framework Guidelines – Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice (An Bord Altranais, 2000).

ROLE OBJECTIVES

The Clinical Support Nurse for will work alongside staff nurses assigned to a Patient (s) supporting them in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care during their peri operative journey. The main objectives of the role will be:

(a) To assist newly appointed staff nurses to provide a safe and competent level of nursing care to patients during their perioperative journey.
(b) To provide training and support to staff nurses in the use of equipment and in the performance of technical procedures.
(c) To design, implement and evaluate staff orientation, clinical induction and ongoing professional development programmes for registered nurses in consultation with relevant staff.

(d) To actively participate in the development and implementation of post graduate and modules in Theatre Programmes.
(e) Provide effective leadership in promoting the review and development of evidence based nursing practice.
(f) Assist in the development and updating of relevant policies and protocols relevant to the areas and perform relevant audits.

DETAILS OF DUTIES

In consultation with the clinical nurse managers:

1. Assess and identify individual staff nurses teaching and development needs through observation in practice and by assisting the nurse to identify his/her learning needs.
2. Agree objectives for learning and development based on needs assessment.
3. Support and assist individual staff nurses to achieve their professional development objectives by providing teaching and learning opportunities in the clinical setting, demonstrating skilled nursing care, encouraging staff nurses to analyse information, interpret the patient’s condition and develop clinical decision making skills. 4. Keep individual staff nurses informed of their progress and encourage feedback regarding strengths, weaknesses, potential and need for further clinical training and experience. Deal effectively with non-performance.
5. Discuss individual staff nurses’ progress with the clinical nurse manager as necessary and prior to performance appraisal review and advice on the next stage of development and level of responsibility that might safely be assigned.
6. Establish a system for documenting and maintaining individual staff nurses’ personal development records.
7. Design, implement and update staff orientation programmes appropriate to Anaesthetic, Recovery and Theatre supported with relevant information packs. (This programme will be run in addition to the mandatory hospital orientation programme for all new staff).
8. In conjunction with the clinical nurse managers facilitate the organisation; of attendance at mandatory study days for new staff nurses.
9. Develop clinical induction programmes appropriate to each clinical area within. Induction training will place particular emphasis on discussing the objectives of care for specific groups of patients, providing basic knowledge and skills required to care for such patient groups. A list of recommended reading material will be provided.
10. Provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of post graduate Theatre Nursing Programmes to include the development and delivery of lectures/tutorial presentations, providing advice to students regarding course work and serving as an examiner of course work as appropriate. (This work will be undertaken in collaboration with senior clinical staff and designated course coordinator).
11. Introduce ongoing learning strategies appropriate to the area. Such strategies to include clinical case presentations, tutorials, journal club and instructional sessions regarding the use of medical/Surgical technology. Establish and maintain a sub-library appropriate to the immediate learning needs of the Theatre
Nurses.
12. Establish arrangements with relevant nursing and multi-disciplinary staff to participate in ongoing training programmes.
13. Participate in the organisation of an end of year Hospital Clinical Nursing Scientific Symposium.
14. Liase with Theatre Departments nationally and internationally and any other group that will enhance clinical development.
15. Co-ordinate and facilitate the review of nursing practice and guidelines for practice by:
• Examining existing nursing practices and guidelines for practice in consultation with clinical nurse managers, staff nurses and the multidisciplinary team. This will involve coordination of the Policy Review Group and may involve setting up project workshops relating to the review of certain practices specific to Theatre.
• Reviewing new literature relating to the specific area under review and formulating draft guidelines for further consideration.
16. Ensure that the clinical training and development of nurses is within the parameters of the Department of Nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
17. Ensure that nursing personnel demonstrate knowledge of An Bord Altranais Code of Professional Conduct. 18. The post holder will assume responsibly for his/her own self-development by:-
• Maintaining and updating knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in nursing practice, nursing literature and recent nursing research.
• Maintaining and updating personal skills in clinical nursing by “hands on” nursing commitment.
• Discuss present performance and future needs with the Directorate Nurse Manager. • Drive new changes that will enhance patient care

The job description indicates the main function and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment. Other specific work not covered in this job description may also be assigned by the ADON/ Directorate Management Team or Director of Nursing from time to time.

Selection Criteria:
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.


Mandatory:

1. To be registered with Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland (NMBI) on the general division of the live register.
2. Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 3 must be in the speciality area with demonstrated appropriate experience at this level.
3. A recognised qualification in Theatre nursing and evidence of on-going education appropriate to this post is essential.
4. Have the clinical managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
5. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level

Desirable:
1. Management /Leadership course is desirable.

Further Information for Candidates:
The Hospital www.beaumont.ie
Management Unit: www.beaumont.ie/hr

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:
Name: Clare Morris
Title: ADON theatre
Email address: claremorris@beaumont.ie
Telephone: 01 8527397

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
 
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position