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We are now looking to recruit an Assistant Director of Nursing for Ballincollig Community Nursing Unit.
Position Overview The post of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a senior clinical position which reports to the Director of Nursing.
The role will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, managing the day-to-day clinical practices in the home, appropriate staff rostering, delegation and supervision, performance and development, clinical governance and assessment of risks.
The ADON will work collaboratively with the DON and Healthcare Manager as part of the senior management team in the Nursing Home, providing clear communication and direction and deputising for the DON as required.
Duties And Responsibilities Clinical Practice Ensuring that the home policies and expected clinical standards are read, understood and practiced at all times.
Conducting ward rounds (including those with GP) to ensure that the best clinical outcomes are achieved on a continuous basis.
Reviewing nursing documentation to ensure this reflects the care and treatment required by each individual resident.
Reviewing residents at increased risk of pressure sores, falls and other adverse events.
Participate in handover and help troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues.
Ensuring medication practices are carried out according to An Bord Altranais guidelines.
Undertaking regular MAMS Medicines audits in the nursing home.
Staff Supervision & Education Supporting the CNMs in the nursing home and provide direction, mentorship and regular communication.
Carrying out regular Performance Appraisals and education & professional development objectives with CNMs, Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.
Training, education, development and induction of nursing and care staff are fundamental to the role.
Assessing education needs and implementing in house training.
Auditing Clinical audits.
Regularly review residents documentation.
Responsible for ensuring environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly.
Responsible for auditing EpicCare.
Residents/Relatives - Person Centred Interacting with and supporting residents and families on a daily basis.
Ensuring that complaints are swiftly dealt with.
Management and Communication Open, honest and clear communication is required at all times.
The ADON role is part of the senior management team in the home.
Daily Activities Checking staff rosters and getting cover for absences.
Daily: attend handovers and review progress of residents.
Skills And Attributes Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively within a senior management team Sound decision making ability Ability to motivate self and others Results driven Qualifications First level registration Registered on appropriate part of Irish live register.
Evidence of continuous Professional Development Previous management experience All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity.
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