Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Salary: €DOE
Location: Co. Cork.
Job Ref: S011648
Description of Role:
Our client is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join their team in Carrigaline, Co. Cork. The Assistant Director of Nursing will work with the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest standards of nursing care are delivered to residents and support and promote the creation of a homely environment where the quality of life of our residents is the key focus.
Requirements:
1. A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland with valid work visa to work in Ireland.
2. At least 3 years‘ experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person.
3. A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
4. Post registration qualification in dementia care and gerontology, highly desirable.
5. Detailed knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
6. The ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, team members, management and external bodies e.g. HIQA, HSE, GPs etc.
7. Strong planning, organisation and people & financial management skills.
8. Evidence of continuous professional development.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Provide clinical leadership to the home and team.
2. Enhance and lead the delivery of person-centred care to residents.
3. Promote the concepts of person-centred care which meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the residents.
4. Conduct audits and develop action plans to address any areas of noncompliance.
5. Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and guidance.
6. Workforce planning and employment decisions including selection, mentoring, and applying appropriate corrective actions.
7. Support and empower floor managers to effectively manage in their roles.
8. Encourage, mentor and monitor others for management and clinical decision making.
9. Analyses performance from the business and financial perspectives and assist to achieve financial goals and objectives.
10. Ensure that risks are proactively identified and support the appropriate persons in the treatment of such risks and are reported upon and escalated appropriately.
11. Ensure that decisions made to support the attainment of objectives within your areas of responsibility are made within budget.
12. Chair and conduct clinical and governance meetings.
For more information please send your CV to Anne in confidence through the link.
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