TTM Healthcare in partnership with their client a leading healthcare provider of residential care in Ireland are currently inviting applications for the role of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for one of their clients a small 37 Bedded Residential Care Homes based in Dublin City
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 care centre, 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 care centre, providing clear communication and direction and deputising for the DON as required. The position reports to the Director of Nursing / Person in Charge.
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 care centre in the absence of the DON.
The ADON role is part of the senior management team and as such is responsible for ensuring that the care delivered is consistently of a high quality, and that those delivering the direct care to residents are appropriately skilled, competent, caring and conscientious.
The ADON is the team leader of the staff who provide the hands-on care to our residents, and is a role model of excellent nursing care and practice, who leads by example.
The ADON will be regularly engaged in supervising staff, monitoring drug rounds, dealing with clinical issues, working with staff and obtaining crucial information on the day to day issues. By doing this the ADON can observe staff compliance with clinical standards, communication skills with residents and general working practices.
Daily Activities :
Checking staff rosters and getting cover for absences.
Must be a good communicator but it is vital to the smooth running of any care centre that staff, residents and relatives see this skill in the ADON.
Daily: attend handovers and review progress of residents.
The main focus is in supporting and developing clinical practice, so the ADON will be hands-on with nurses and carers in the delivery of care. The benefit of having this supportive role on a daily basis cannot be overstated and leads to a more confident and competent staff group.
Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others
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
Qualifications:
First level registration
Registered on appropriate part of Irish live register.
Evidence of continuous Professional Development
Previous management experience
The Contact :
Please call Brenda on 01-5136740 ext 142 or email your cv in confidence to brenda.freeney@ttmhealthcare.com
TTM Healthcare Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer