Assistant Director of Nursing - Wexford

Location Wexford
Job-type Permanent
Salary €55000 - €65000 per annum
Contact Brenda Freeney
Email email Brenda
Reference J356837
Date Published over 1 year ago
Assistant Director of Nursing - Wexford

Our client a well established operation and management of nursing homes nationwide are now hiring for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join their leading team at one of their 71 bedded Residential Care Home facilities based in Wexford

The Assistant Direct of Nursing will hold responsibility for the home and report directly to the Director of Nursing. The successful candidate will maintain and enhance the professional services and provision of care to residents, managing all operational matters (clinical and non) to improve resident outcomes.

The overall objective of the role is to provide leadership and management to the team, ensuring that the homes vision and values are understood and acted upon. Ensuring, through management of the team, that the quality of service and care is always to the highest possible standard whilst adhering to regulatory requirements.

Principal Responsibilities include:

Provide clinical leadership to the home and team.
Enhance and lead the delivery of person-centred care to residents.
Promote the concepts of person-centred care which meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.
Conduct audits and develop action plans to address any areas of noncompliance.
Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant regulations, standards and guidance.
Workforce planning and employment decisions including selection, mentoring and applying appropriate corrective actions.
Support and empowerment of floor managers to effectively manage in their roles.
Encourage, mentor and monitor others for management and clinical decision making.
Analyses performance from the business and financial perspectives and assist to achieve financial goals and objectives.
Ensure that risks are proactively identified and support the appropriate persons in the treatment of such risks and are reported upon and escalated appropriately.
Ensure that decisions made to support the attainment of objectives within your areas of responsibility are made within budget.
Chair and conduct clinical and governance meetings.

Requirements:

A qualified RGN with at least 2-3 years' experience at management level in care of the older person
Not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area
Current registration with NMBI
A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
Post registration qualification in dementia care and gerontology, highly desirable.
Detailed knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
The ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, team members, management and external bodies e.g. HIQA, HSE, GPs etc.
Strong planning, organisation and people & financial management skills
Evidence of continuous professional development.

We are renowned for teamwork and excellent provision of care. Offering flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning and developmental opportunities. We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Enhanced Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Career Progression and ongoing training and development opportunities


Please contact Brenda on 01-5136740 or email your current cv in confidence to brenda.freeney@ttmhealthcare.com


TTM Healthcare Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer