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Location: The Hollies, Kilcullen Street, Dunlavin
About Silver Stream
Silver Stream Healthcare Group is renowned for excellent employment and professional development opportunities. We're dedicated to attracting and retaining a staff that embodies professionalism and dedication, contributing to the highest level of care for our residents. Through significant investment in staff development and training, our care teams are well-versed in international best practices and the latest advancements in residential elderly care.
Job Purpose
We are a large Nursing Home Group seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the nursing team and oversee the delivery of high-quality resident care in our Dunlavin Care Home in County Wicklow. The Director of Nursing has a pivotal role in creating the vision and culture for the service, having overarching responsibility for service planning, coordination and management of activity and resources and leading on the implementation of change. They will empower staff to support older people to continue to exercise independence.
About The Role
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Establishing and executing nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to uphold the delivery of high-quality residents’ care.
* Offering guidance and support to the nursing team, aiding them in achieving performance goals.
* Monitoring resident care outcomes and quality metrics, identifying areas for enhancement in the process.
* Effectively manage staffing levels to secure ample coverage while minimizing operational costs.
* Supervising training initiatives for new nurses and facilitate continuous professional development for existing staff.
* Working collaboratively to develop and implement a strategic business plan and budget for the facility.
* This involves maximizing occupancy and ensuring prudent cost controls across all departments while upholding quality standards.
* Collaborate directly with the Finance Controller (FC) and the finance department to ensure the punctual submission of financial information.
* Foster collaboration with other departments to facilitate effective interdisciplinary care.
* Ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory requirements pertinent to the nursing home setting.
Essential Criteria
* Registered on the Live Register in the General Division of the Register of Nurses as maintained by the NMBI.
* Management Qualification
* Minimum 3 years of experience within last 6 years, in a leadership role in a Nursing home
* Strong understanding of nursing practices, HIQA regulations, and industry trends
* Have a full understanding of the National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People.
* Have wide general nursing experience and proven leadership qualities.
* Have experience/ qualification in /Gerontology.
* Evidence of consistent updating of clinical skills and knowledge.
* Demonstrable coaching & development skills within clinical practice
* Competent and confident IT skills.
* Has worked with or has a knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th April, 2025
Contract Type: fulltime
Salary: Based on Experience
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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