ONMSD and the National Clinical Programme Surgery
The Survey Nurse Lead provides the HSE and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with expert leadership, guidance and support in the context of the delivery of evidenced based care to patients requiring surgical services.
The Nurse lead achieves this by:
- Supporting the development of Surgery related Models of Care by translating complex information into evidence-informed innovative clinical designs, modernised pathways and clinical practice guidance.
- Coordination and communication with the HSE Strategic Programmes Office to support the implementation and sustainability of the surgery related modernised care pathways which includes sites engagement and setting up staff shared learning networks.
- Liaising with HSE Centre, Quality and Patient Safety , the ONMSD and Health Regions, other national clinical programme leads, to promote alignment and integration of all programme initiatives.
- Providing direction and guidance in relation to surgery workload and workforce planning relating to the NCPS and Elective Care Facilities and development of advanced specialist roles.
- Working in an Advisory capacity as the Surgery Programme Nurse Lead, representing the Programme on committees, working groups and policy development as appropriate or seeking appropriate representation from the OMNSD. Examples include AMRIC, Sepsis, Safe Surgery, Pain, and Stoma Care.
- Providing advice and support to the National Clinical Leads and Programme Manager on nursing issues in particular in the development of Surgery Specific Models of Care.
- Provide comprehensive project management support to the Clinical Lead(s) and the National Clinical Programme for Surgery, while working in collaboration with clinical colleagues nationally and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide progress reports/ updates on progress as required to inform CDIs operation planning and reporting requirements throughout the year. These indicate the status of the work of the NCPs, provide key updates and any challenges faced
- Act as an advocate for the nursing profession in the development of specialist and advanced roles in surgery, ensuring that nursing is central to all of the programmes business. e.g. E-Learning Module
- Enable bi-directional flow of information from front line staff to HSE by participation in the heath region peri-operative nursing groups.
Nurse Advisory group
The National Clinical Programme for surgery is supported by a number of regional Peri-operative nursing groups.
Related topic
Programme Publications and Models of Care for Elective Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Next Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Paediatric General Surgery and Plastic Surgery (in draft) are available at https://www.rcsi.com/surgery/practice/national-clinical-programmes/surgery
Contact
Patricia Delaney, Nurse Lead
Mobile: 087 052 1074