Blarney Rehabilitation Unit, Tower, Blarney Co. Cork. is currently inviting applications to the role of Assistant Director of Nursing.
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, 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, providing clear communication and direction and deputising for the DON as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Practice
To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident by:
* 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 and that assessments and care plans are completed appropriately within agreed timeframes and reviewed as required.
* Reviewing residents at increased risk of pressure sores, falls and other adverse events, and those who are clinically unwell, providing advice, support and assistance through clinical practices and documentation so as to ensure appropriate management plan is in place.
* Participate in handover and help troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues and non-clinical issues, escalating to the Director of Nursing as appropriate.
* Ensuring medication practices are carried out according to An Bord Altranais guidelines and as per recommended practice in the nursing home, and liaising with GPs and pharmacy with regards to medication reviews and audit.
* Undertaking regular MAMS Medicines audits in the nursing home and ensuring effective feedback and action plans are undertaken and reviewed.
1. Staff Supervision & Education
Supporting the CNMs and providing direction, mentorship and regular communication.
* Ensuring a strong focus is placed on working alongside the CNMs, staff nurses and carers, maintain a visible presence in the clinical areas.
* 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, such as infection control, palliative and end of life care, understanding challenging behaviour, elder abuse.
* Participating in regular communication with staff and helping to develop a team ethos within the nursing home.
* Producing the roster; in this aspect, collaboration and effective communication with DON is vital.
2. Auditing
Clinical audits. Regularly review residents’ documentation, ensuring appropriate and timely assessments, care planning and implementation of care is documented and reviewed.
* Responsible for ensuring environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly, and that action plans are implemented and sustained.
* Responsible for carrying out medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and drawing up risk management plans in conjunction with DON.
3. Residents/Relatives - Person Centred
Interacting with and supporting residents and families on a daily basis. The ADON is a key point of contact for all relatives and visitors in conjunction with the DON.
* Ensuring that complaints are swiftly dealt with at the point of contact and if not, are escalated for resolution at DON level.
* Assisting and liaising with the multidisciplinary team, relatives and families.
4. Management and Communication
The ADON, reporting to the DON is responsible for the day to day clinical practices. This post will also be responsible for the home in the absence of the DON.
* Open, honest and clear communication is required at all times when reporting to senior management, direct reports and all staff.
* The ADON role is part of the senior management team in the home and as such is responsible for ensuring that the care delivered is consistently of a high quality.
5. Daily Activities
Checking staff rosters and getting cover for absences.
* Daily: attend handovers and review progress of residents.
* Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others.
6. 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 and work on own initiative
* Ability to work well and promote a team environment
* Appreciation of finance issues
* Results driven
7. Qualifications & Experience:
* 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.
Note:
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. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the unit.
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