Assistant Director of Nursing | Signacare Waterford
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team at Signacare Waterford Nursing Home.
Signacare Waterford is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.
It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.
Our core company values:
Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership
Job Summary:
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, and ensuring 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 concept of person-centred care which meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.
* Conduct audits and develop action plans.
* 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 empower floor managers to effectively manage in their roles.
* Encourage, mentor and monitor others for management and clinical decision making.
* Analyse performance from business and financial perspectives and assist to achieve financial goals and objectives.
* Ensure that risks are proactively identified and support the appropriate persons in ensuring such risks 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.
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent Contract
Requirements:
* A qualified RGN with at least 3 years' experience in the last 6 years 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, organisational, people management and financial management skills.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Benefits:
* Competitive rates of pay
* Continuous Professional Development and Training
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Recognition Scheme
Why work for us?
We are renowned for teamwork and excellent provision of care.. We offer 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.
Signacare Waterford Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.
Please note, only candidates that can display a valid visa and/or valid right to work in the Republic of Ireland will be considered for interview upon submission of their application