Assistant Director of Nursing (Kilkenny)
Servisource are recruiting on behalf of a private nursing home group for an ADON for their facility in Kilkenny.
The Nursing Home consists of 80 single ensuite bedrooms, furnished to an exceptionally high standard.
Responsibilities:
* Conducting internal audits and following up on results of same
* Initial induction of staff and ongoing training and development of staff
* Encouragement of innovative practice
* Ensuring implementation and adherence to Company and HIQA standards, procedures and guidelines
* Conducting regular communication meetings with all clinical staff
* Establish a good rapport with external community agencies bringing the local community into the Home and facilitating residents to attend functions/activities within the local community
* Liaise with Marketing to maximise opportunities to ensure the Home has a high profile in the local community
* Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others
* Implement regular fire training and evacuation plans
* Ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the home is to the highest standard
* Ensure a preventative maintenance programme is in place and implemented
* Participate in the selection and interviewing of staff
* Conduct regular training needs analysis
* Cover the Director of Nursing if needed.
* Clinical practice in the home meets Regulations & Standards
Qualifications Skills & Attributes required:
* Qualified Nurse with at least 3 years Management experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person
* Post registration management qualification in health or a related field
* Proven track record in healthcare clinical management
* Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills
* Sound decision making ability and results driven
* Ability to work well and promote a team environment
* Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company
Salary: €45000.0 Per year Full time Permanent
Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
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