Assistant Director of Nursing

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary €55000 to €65000 DOE
Reference J334075
Date Published almost 4 years ago
TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting a Assistant Director of Nursing to join the team at a 74 bedded elderly care facility in South West Dublin.

This facility is a purpose built nursing home and is one of Ireland's premier luxury retirement homes. They aim to provide the highest quality care. The warm caring atmosphere is clearly evident throughout the various recreation and activity rooms.
Immediate start required but we will hold out for the right candidate

The Role:

As a key member of the front line management team, the ADON will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the Nursing Home.
The ADON is responsible for the maintenance of a high standard of patient care which is achieved through professional education and development of all nursing staff, acting as an expert practitioner, participating in the formation of organizational objectives linking nursing with its goals, managing resources and facilitating communication.
The ADON will ensure that direct comprehensive nursing care to patients is evidence-based and will adjust available resources to ensure continuity of care. The ADON will communicate and co-operate with the medical, nursing and multidisciplinary staff teams within the HMC in the delivery of quality Surgical, Medical continuing care for residents.
The ADON will manage Nursing, Healthcare Assistants and administration staff on their floor and will partake in the weekend On-call Rota.

Essential Criteria

The Candidate must be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais. Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of three years nursing experience in senior nursing management.
A recognised post-registration nursing course- Higher Diploma or Post Grad course, in a relevant nursing area of study.
A Health Care Management qualification preferably at third level.
Proven clinical and professional management ability, risk management, Clinical audit, and excellent leadership and communication skills.
Competence in the use of information technology.
Hold an up to date Cardiac Life Support course or be in pursuit of same.
Possess well-developed leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Have submitted a copy of Nursing Registration Certificate or Degree, and any specialist qualification documentation to Director of Nursing or HR Department.
Eligible to live and work in Ireland

Benefits:
•Competitive salary - up to €65k per annum, depending on experience
•Excellent support structure and network
•Mobile phone
•Training & development opportunities
•Free Parking


For more information, call Louise today on 015136740 or click APPLY today with your most recent CV.


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