Job Description
Job Purpose: To oversee the care of residents within Beneavin House Nursing Home in the absence of the Home Manager, and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursing home.
Main Responsibilities:
* Ensure all staff members contribute to the efficient running of the nursing home and create an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of residents.
* Interact with residents to ensure their healthcare needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate.
* Liaise with the District Nurse regarding resident health care needs.
* Report any ill-health amongst residents and make requests for GP/Professional visits where necessary.
* Ensure meals are of sufficient quantity and good quality, and that residents' dietary needs are met.
* Undertake general nursing work & personal care as appropriate.
* Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the necessary records as per NMBI and company guidelines.
* Support and assist the Home Manager in auditing Care Plan documentation to ensure best practice.
* Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with residents.
* Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and dignity and that promote their independence.
* Liaise with Director of Nursing to provide on-call cover for holidays and every alternate weekend (at a maximum).
Communication:
* Maintain effective communications with the Home Manager.
* As requested by, and/or in the absence of, the Home Manager maintain effective communications with residents, relatives, staff members, Managing Director, Divisional Office and any other concerned bodies.
* Obtain a report from the Person in Charge, and advise the Home Manager, regarding any incident/accident, and the status of any residents whose care/health is causing concern.
* Supervise visits and liaise with GPs in order to establish a good relationship between GPs/Health Care Professionals and the nursing home.
* Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all staff members.
* Arrange/participate in staff and client meetings as and when required.
Budgetary/Financial Control:
* Manage, monitor and maintain budgets agreed by the Home Manager and Divisional Office.
* Where necessary, in the absence of the Home Manager, take corrective action in conjunction with the Divisional Management.
* Ensure that all commodities used in and around the nursing home are sensibly conserved by all staff members.
Human Resources (HR):
* Adhere to, and implement, all HR policies & procedures.
* In the absence of the Home Manager, in conjunction with the Director of H.R., endeavour to fill any staff vacancy by advertising with FAS or by contacting the Director of H.R.
* Interview for new staff members with the Home Manager as and when required, in line with the company's recruitment policy.
* Monitor and control sickness absence in line with company policy (in conjunction with the Director of H.R., where appropriate).
* Implement and initiate training for all staff members on the company's Equal Opportunities policy.
Marketing:
* Actively market the nursing home and promote a positive personal/professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the nursing home at all times.
* Fill any client vacancies by liaising with H.S.E. and assessing/selecting suitable residents.
* Ensure the nursing home is attractively presented, and odour-free, at all times, in line with the company's attention to detail philosophy.
Training & Development:
* Supervise and instruct junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the nursing home, giving help and guidance where appropriate and assisting in keeping records up to date.
* Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Health & Safety:
* Report immediately to the Home Manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.
* Be responsible for infection control in the absence of the Home Manager.
* Understand and ensure the implementation of the nursing home's Health & Safety policy, and Emergency & Fire procedures.
* Promote safe working practice within the nursing home.
General:
* Adhere to all appropriate NMBI guidelines/regulations.
* Ensure that all existing stocks are maintained in a safe and tidy environment and reorder as and when required.
* Be on-call, for emergencies, which may arise within the nursing home, and to cover shifts if all other avenues have been exhausted.
* Ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of work is not divulged to third parties.
Requirements:
* Current NMBI Registration.
* Previous management/supervisory experience.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Team player.
* Genuine interest in working with our client group.
* Certification of Garda Vetting Unit clearance.
* Care for the Elderly experience/qualification.
Desired Qualifications:
* Minimum two years management/supervisory experience.