Director of Nursing

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary €65000 - €80000 per annum
Reference J335336
Date Published over 3 years ago
Position Director of Nursing
Location: Galway
Sector: Elderly Care
Salary Pending Experience

Our client is a 60 bedded facility situated in the peace and quiet of the countryside, yet they are only a stone's throw away from the bustling centre of Galway City The successful candidate will have the support from the Assistant Director of Nursing along with the Board of Management.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing or a Director of Nursing that has a keen interest in the expansion and growth of a service

The Rewards:
• Salary - DOE
• Tailored Package
• Continuous Professional Development
• Pension
• Free parking
• Senior support

Position of a Director of Nursing
The appointee will undertake the role and responsibilities of the Person-in- Charge in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and standards published by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
Accountable to the Clinical Director, the successful applicant will be required to provide and manage a professional care and nursing service while actively contributing to the development of the Nursing Home, its residents, and staff.

The successful applicant:
Must be a registered nurse (on, or eligible to be on, the live register of nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, NMBI.
Must have 7 years relevant post registration nursing experience.
Must have (within the last 6 years) a minimum 3 years' relevant experience, caring for the older person.
Must possess (within the last 6 years) a minimum of 3 years management/supervisory experience, including team leadership with resource planning and allocation.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with residents, relatives/visitors, employees, management, and external bodies e.g. GPs, hospitals, HSE, HIQA, etc.
Post-registration qualification in Gerontology or Dementia Care and
Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or equivalent will be an advantage. In the absence of such a qualification, the appointee will be required to undertake such training.

An excellent remuneration package will be provided to the successful candidate including the provision of continuing professional development.


For More information Contact AMY on 015136740


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