ADON (Residential Care Home) Wicklow

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary €55000 - €60000 per annum
Reference J338463
Date Published over 3 years ago
Assistant Director of Nursing - Co. Wicklow - JANUARY 2021

Our client is renowned for teamwork and excellent provision of care. Offering flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning and developmental opportunities. They pride themselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of their core values and are currently recruiting an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for their 55+ bedded state of the art residential care home based in Co. Wicklow.

The ADON will report directly to the Operations Manager (PIC). The successful candidate will assist in maintaining and enhancing the professional services and provision of care to residents, managing all operational matters on their Unit (clinical and non) to improve resident outcomes.

The primary role of the ADON will be one of professional and business leadership in the day to day operations of the Unit. To achieve this, the ADON will be required to fulfil, in line with documented policies and procedures, line manager responsibilities on a day to day basis in the following areas:

1. Governance and Management
2. Clinical care
3. Social care
4. Transitions, transfers and occupancy management
5. Family support
6. HR management
7. Financial and administration management
8. Facility management

The successful candidate must hold the following qualifications and experience to fulfil the requirements of this role:
A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
not less than 3 years' experience of nursing older persons within the previous 6 years.
not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area
The ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, team members, management and external
bodies e.g. HIQA, HSE, GPs etc.
Post registration qualification in dementia care and gerontology, highly desirable.

What they offer:

Competitive salary
Pension Contribution
Death in Service and Disability Cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Career Progression and ongoing training and development opportunities
Contact Brenda on : 01-5136740 or email your cv in confidence to brenda.freeney@ttmhealthcare.com

TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.