Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing
We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Assistant Director of Nursing. This role will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and clinical direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care in our nursing home.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Director of Nursing to ensure all policies, procedures, and guidelines are implemented and in practice at all levels of staff throughout the care home.
* Provide support and strategic and clinical leadership and direction for nursing and related services, resulting in the delivery of effective, efficient, quality-assured, and resident-centered nursing care.
* Conduct spot checks and internal audits of documentation in the home, with follow-up and action plans arising.
* Drive an environment of continuous improvement and best practice in the home.
* Have a detailed knowledge of all aspects of the operation of the home, including residents' information, to respond to or meet with HIQA representatives in the absence of the DON.
Requirements:
* Registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* At least 7 years post-registration full-time experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role within a rehabilitation, nursing home, or similar healthcare setting.
* A suitable qualification in People Management (minimum level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
* Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, HSE requirements, and relevant legislation.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
If you have the skills and qualifications required for this role and are passionate about delivering exceptional care, please submit your CV for consideration.