Nazareth Care Ireland is currently looking for a kind and caring Director of Nursing to join our team to enhance and support the excellent quality of daily life for our residents.
If you're a compassionate, positive person eager to work hard, then this is a job for you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or enhance your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Job Description:
Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing
Reporting to: Director of Nursing (Person in Charge) and Chief Clinical Officer
Job Purpose: Assisting the Director of Nursing (Person in Charge) in the overall management and administration of the Nursing Home, providing care for all residents. Ensuring that Nazareth House, Mallow provides the highest standards of person-centred care to residents in accordance with regulations, associated legislation, HIQA standards, guidelines and professional codes and practices.
Main Responsibilities
Service Management and Development
Undertake the role and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards.
Participate the organisation, management and operations of the Nursing Home under direction of the Director of Nursing.
Participate in the recruitment, development, training and supervision of staff.
Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Liaise with external organisations in order to promote and maintain good working relationships and high standards of care and service for residents.
Responsible for all aspects of risk management and resident involvement.
Oversee financial expenditure and value for money.
Keep abreast of recent trends in practice developments.
Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care to the resident and families in the nursing home is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of Nazareth House Nursing Home.
Oversee the delivery of resident care together with all members of the multidisciplinary teams.
To effectively lead all staff in striving to achieve the mission and core values of the organisation.
To ensure delivery of a service that will contribute to the well-being of residents through effective leadership, motivation and management of staff, volunteers and resources.
To lead the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and team practice to ensure that the care provided meets residents needs in line with National Standards and best practice as laid down by HIQA and other government bodies.
To identify and manage gaps in service provision and opportunities for development within the service.
To participate in service planning in association with the Director of Nursing.
To ensure regular service reviews and audits are undertaken.
To undertake annual quality review of all aspects of the Nursing Home, in association with the Director of Nursing.
To adhere to An Bord Altranais professional standards including "Professional Guidance for Nurses Working with Older People" (An Bord Altranais 2009).
Team Leadership & Human Resource Management
To lead, mentor ongoing team building and development to ensure that the Nursing Home provides excellent care.
To ensure that support and supervision is provided to a multidisciplinary team of staff and volunteers, and that regular performance and personal development appraisals are undertaken with all staff.
To oversee staff communication and ensure that regular team meetings are held and recorded.
To oversee rostering and ensure that there is adequate cover in the Nursing Home through ongoing operation of a comprehensive staff rota that takes account of residents' dependency needs.
To take part in the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers as required.
To ensure that all new staff receive appropriate induction to their roles and work within the Nursing Home, including knowledge of HIQA standards and the related policies, procedures and guidelines as applied in the Nursing Home, to meet the needs of the residents.
To identify and manage through the appropriate procedures any shortcomings in the performance of new staff and report to the Director of Nursing in a timely manner.
To manage all training needs of staff and ensure that the appropriate records are maintained and audited regularly.
To liaise with the Director of Nursing to implement systems for human resource management.
To ensure that all staff have access to the correct edition of all live policies, procedures and guidelines and that all staff are inducted to these documents and records of same are maintained.
To promote the volunteering concept within the Home.
Management of Care
To ensure that person centred care is provided in line with best practice, the Nursing Home's policies and procedures, and in accordance with National Standards and HIQA regulations.
To manage resident referrals including assessment of client and care needs and ensure continuity of care for all residents including the development, implementation and regular review of person centred care plans for all; to ensure that the availability of appropriate client centred activities are provided and that clients health and well being is promoted.
To ensure that a comprehensive, person centred approach is taken to risk assessment and risk management in all areas.
To ensure that the needs of all residents' families are met and supported as appropriate.
To be vigilant at all times and promote and instil a culture of vigilance for residents amongst staff.
To manage systems and ensure that all notifiable events are recorded and reported to HIQA as required by National Standards.
To ensure that Health & Safety and Hygiene standards are treated as priorities and that all related policies and procedures are enforced in compliance with statutory requirements.
Administration & General Management
To ensure that communication with Director of Nursing is timely, accurate and comprehensive.
To ensure that data and information on activities (including statistics and other relevant data) are recorded using the current system in use by organisation and to report to Director of Nursing.
To strictly adhere to the policy of confidentiality and to ensure a culture of confidentiality is promoted in the home.
Ensure the maintenance and general care of the buildings, gardens and equipment.
To manage the implementation and regular review of all relevant Policies and Procedures.
Financial Management
To be responsible for controlling income and expenditure and keeping within nominated budget.
Promote and manage the development of fundraising activity where applicable using own discretion.
Stakeholder and Public Representation and Promotion
To promote the participation of residents and their families in the planning and evaluation of care
To work with and support the CEO, the Sisters and Regional Team to maintain and develop good relationships with key stakeholders as well as other external stakeholders as required.
To promote participation of residents and their families in all aspects of care.
To identify and promote the services of the Home to suitable referral sources such as local primary healthcare services and to promote availability.
To represent the organisation at relevant seminars and conferences regionally and nationally as required.
Requirements
Knowledge/Experience:
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Registered Nurse with Full Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) registration.
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Evidence of continuous professional development.
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Minimum 3 years out of the last 6 years in an Aged care setting at management level in the health and social care area.
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Post registration management qualification in health or related field.
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Excellent organisation and communication skills with fluent English.
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An understanding of dementia including: current best practice in dementia care, the issues facing people living with Dementia and their carers/families and the services available.
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An understanding and experience of Quality Management and Audit.
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing services for older people including HIQA standards and regulations and their practical applications.
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An understanding of other legislation relevant to the role e.g. Health and Safety, Employment legislation etc.
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Service development and service planning experience is desirable.
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Human Resource Management experience and knowledge.
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Financial management and budgetary experience.
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Ability to develop relationships and liaise with external agencies including primary care and relevant specialist services.
Skills/Competencies:
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Strong leadership skills, able to motivate, lead and support a team in an organisation that aims for best practice and care.
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Ability to supervise, manage and motivate a team of Nurses and other staff.
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Ability to plan and manage change.
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Excellent organisational skills in the area of general administration, resource allocation etc.
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Financial awareness and ability to operate service within budget.
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Ability to handle effectively challenging deadlines and multiple tasks.
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Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skill
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Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
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Comprehensive understanding of the Irish health system and structures.
Experienced computer user with strong MS office skills.
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Other Requirements:
There is a requirement to be on call out of hours, and if necessary cover relevant shifts if required.
Three satisfactory references, satisfactory Garda vetting, satisfactory medical fitness declaration, proof of registration and qualifications, explanation of suitable experience and gaps in employment and any other additional information (if necessary) is required.
Flexibility to work different rotas including shift-work day or night duty should the need arise that ensures the needs of the residents are always the priority.
This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.
However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.
