Job Title: Nurse Supervisor
Location: Kilkenny and surrounding areas.
The Role of the Nurse Supervisor:
* Provide relevant expertise to support existing care arrangements for Bluebird Care customers and their families.
* Carry out risk assessments and develop customer care plans.
* Provide support and direct supervision of Care Staff and monitoring of care quality standards.
* Have a key role in supporting and managing the performance, practice, and functional elements of the Care Assistant role.
* Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Overall oversight by our Director of Care.
* Be part of a leading care provider and a large national organisation.
Note that an experienced CNM will act as mentor for this Supervisor role.
Main Responsibilities:
* Provide excellent evidence-based care and implement all aspects of the care plan based on the needs identified and review accordingly.
* Provide mentorship and support to community-based care staff as required, conduct care supervision visits in a wide variety of practice settings.
* Provide direct support to community-based clients as required.
* Implement and monitor care quality standards and employ a best practice approach in the care and welfare of customers.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
A Registered Nurse on the live register of NMBI.
An RGN qualification is essential, along with RCN/RNID. Experience in community and an interest/experience in Disabilities are also desirable.
Essential Qualities and Characteristics:
Demonstrate kindness, respect, and compassion in care provision for Bluebird Care customers and their families.
Show the ability to effectively communicate with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Employment Types Available:
Full-time permanent positions available.
We offer a flexible working structure, an attractive salary, and employee benefits.