Assistant Director Of Nursing (Site Manager Out Of Hours)
CurrentAs an Out of Hours Manager at Beaumont Hospital, I am a key member of the Senior Nursing Management Team, providing operational and clinical leadership to support ward managers and nursing teams in delivering the highest quality of care. My role extends to the wider hospital management context, ensuring safe and efficient management of the overall hospital site during out of hours periods. My key responsibilities include:• Overseeing patient flow and escalation procedures during out of hours periods• Ensuring safe staffing and skill levels, including redeployment of staff as necessary• Acting as a point of contact for media/PR issues• Coordinating with senior executives on real-time communications related to the Emergency Department and other hospital-wide issues• Activating and leading the Major Incident plan until CEO or designate arrives on site• Providing nursing leadership and professional advice across the hospital site• Coordinating efficient and effective resource utilization, including skill mix, staffing, and bed utilization• Ensuring quality service delivery and effective patient care during out of hours periods• Promoting family-centered, sensitive, and responsive care• Managing bed management functions during designated hoursIn addition, I provide clinical and professional nursing leadership across the hospital site, supporting the Director of Nursing and HR colleagues in workforce planning, professional development, and employee relations matters. As an advisor to the Director of Nursing, I address professional conduct, nursing, and midwifery practice issues. I maintain my own practice competency and contribute to excellent communication within the out of hours nursing team and other stakeholders involved in patient care.I maintain a visible clinical presence, collaborate with senior medical staff, support nursing staff in clinical decision-making, and attend out of hours clinical emergencies as needed.