Kilrush Nursing Home & Memory Care Unit is a modern purpose-built home designed specifically for the needs of our elderly residents, 24 hours a day.
Job Description
The Director of Nursing role entails ensuring the delivery of high standards of nursing and social care that meet individual resident needs through:
* Implementation of the Company's Quality of Care System
* Clinical practice in line with Regulations and Standards
* Monitoring of clinical practice through individualised plans of care for each resident
* Conducting internal audits and following up on results
* Initial induction of staff and ongoing training and development
* Encouragement of innovative practice
The Director of Nursing will also be responsible for:
* Maintenance of administrative procedures in the absence of the Administrator
* Monitoring of administrative procedures
* Knowledge of residents' fee income, funding source, fee arrears, personal allowance, and financial records
* Management of the Community Units budget
* Understanding legislative requirements regarding financially impaired people
In addition, the Director of Nursing will:
* Conduct regular communication meetings with all clinical staff
* Establish a good rapport with external community agencies
* Liaise with Marketing to maximise opportunities for the Home
* Monitor complaints and document investigations and outcomes
The Director of Nursing will also be responsible for:
* Implementing Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard staff, residents, and others
* Implementing regular fire training and evacuation plans
* Ensuring catering meets HACCP standards and is of high quality and variety
* Ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness of the home are at the highest standard
* Ensuring a preventative maintenance programme is in place and implemented
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Qualified RGN with at least 3 years experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person
* Post registration management qualification in health or a related field
* No less than 3 years experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area
* Registered on the appropriate part of the NMBI live register
* Proven track record in healthcare clinical management
* Excellent Leadership, Organisational, and Communication skills
* Sound decision-making ability and results-driven
* Good appreciation of finance issues
* Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative
* Ability to work well and promote a team environment
* Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company
This job description aims to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, but it does not attempt to detail every activity. Maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home, and specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically.