Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for Full time Assistant Director of Nursing/ Nurse Practice Development Coordinator for Beaumont Lodge.
We are proud to say that Bartra Healthcare is a group of premium quality nursing homes each of which provides individualised care in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment where all of the needs of our residents are met.
Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company and we strive every day to nurture a culture of honesty, respect, enthusiasm and team work.
Purpose of the Role: To support the Director of Nursing in the clinical and professional leadership of the care team and to deliver direct patient care in accordance with Bartra Healthcare standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Coordinator for Nurse Practice Development Duties:
* The appointee will raise and set standards of quality of care by creating a culture of evidence-based practice for the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
* Strategically plan, develop, and evaluate a project to enhance nursing practice in care.
General Duties and Responsibilities
* To promote and ensure that the provision of a high standard of care to the patients and their family members/representatives is consistent with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of Bartra Healthcare.
Governance and Leadership:
* To develop and maintain competency levels necessary for professional practice.
* To undertake the role and responsibilities of the Person-in-Charge in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards, including those relating to HIQA notification requirement and quarterly reporting.
Management and Delegation Responsibilities
* To ensure that where directing delegation of care, the delegation is appropriate to the definitions and philosophies of nursing, taking into account the levels of experience, competence, role and scope of practice of the staff members taking on the delegated task.
* To be accountable for roles or activities delegated to junior staff, where appropriate.
Regulatory Compliance:
* To ensure that applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, best practice, and relevant codes of practice are met.
* To ensure that all legally required certificates and licenses are kept up to date and are displayed where required.
Role Requirements
* Polished appearance
* Professional attire
* To be familiar with and follow the standards stipulated.
* Wear minimal make-up and fragrance. No jewelry with the exception of a plain (no stones) wedding band.
* Ensure any cuts / broken skin is covered with blue, waterproof dressings.
* Ensure thorough and frequent handwashing.
Person Specification
Essential Qualification
* Registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Post registration qualification in nursing people with dementia.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Management Qualification and Experience in a managerial role
* Experience in Practice Development and Project Management
* Degree / Masters in Nursing /Health related subject
* Possess a post graduate qualification at not less than level 8 (QQI) in health care of management related area.
Desirable:
* Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology
* QQI Level 6 or Higher Certificate in Management and/or Leadership
* An MSc in Nursing / Management or in pursuit of the same
Essential Experience
* Minimum three years post graduate experience with a minimum of two years' experience in Care of the Older Person
* Proven clinical and professional management ability, leadership and communication skills.
(Note: the following requirement is mandatory from July 2017 as per S.I. No. 415 of 2013)
* Have not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social area.
Desirable Experience:
* Experience in Psycho geriatric Nursing Care/Psychiatry/Adult Disabled.
* In-depth knowledge of the ageing process.
Essential Skills Criteria:
* Prior experience with Microsoft Office and typing.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Organized and resourceful.
* Customer-focused.
* Active listener.
* Flexibility/adaptability
* Excellent written /numerical/analytical skills.
* Strong IT Skills
* Highly organized
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of nursing guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols, applicable to ward area / speciality
* Detailed understanding of the application of Scope of Nursing Practice Framework
* Broad based knowledge of current nursing research issues
* Experience of clinical audit and standard setting
Key Competencies:
* Promoting evidence-based decision making
* Building and Maintaining Relationships
* Communicating and Influencing Relationships
* Service innovation and initiation
* Reliance and composure
* Integrity and Ethical Stance
* Sustained personal commitment
* Competence and professional credibility.
* Planning and organisation of activities and resources
* Building and leading the team
* Leading on clinical practice and service quality
Benefits:
* HSF Health Plan
* Education Support
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Length of Service Reward
* Birthday Reward
* Subsidised Meals
* Bike to Work Scheme
Bartra Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kilmore Road, Coolock, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Are you authorised to work in the Ireland?
Work Location: In person