Leadership Opportunity in Care of the Older Person
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The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record in management and leadership, with experience in care of the older person. As a Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality care to residents and their families.
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Responsibilities:
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1. Demonstrate Governance & Leadership in the management of the care centre
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2. Maintain compliance with HIQA Regulations
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3. Promote and oversee the delivery of holistic, person-centred care
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4. Lead the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated and seamless care
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5. Communicate with relevant teams regarding ongoing operations
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6. 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
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7. Facilitate Training & Education for all staff
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8. Implement and amend policies and procedures in line with current guidelines
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9. Create and promote open communication, healthy working relationships, and stimulate initiatives among the team
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10. Motivate team members by agreeing goals and objectives through performance review
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11. Responsible for Risk Management, Health & Safety, IPC, Management of Complaints & Incidents in line with company Policy
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12. Develop and implement strategies to improve the quality of care provided
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13. Collaborate with other departments to achieve shared goals and objectives
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14. Ensure excellence in Governance, Management & Leadership
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15. Manage the team supported by the ADON
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16. Implement and maintain effective communication channels within the team and with external agencies
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17. Identify and address areas for improvement within the care centre
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18. Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies to enhance the services offered
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19. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures
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20. Make informed decisions based on data and evidence
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21. Take responsibility for the overall direction and strategy of the care centre
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22. Represent the care centre at meetings and events as required
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23. Develop and implement plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals
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24. Coordinate the development and implementation of new policies and procedures
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25. Provide guidance and support to staff members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively
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26. Identify and address any gaps in training or development opportunities
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27. Recruit, train, and develop staff members to meet the needs of the care centre
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28. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to staff members
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29. Build strong relationships with staff members, residents, and their families to ensure a positive and supportive environment
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30. Provide exceptional customer service to residents and their families
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31. Respond promptly to resident concerns and complaints
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32. Resolve conflicts and issues in a fair and respectful manner
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33. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of resident information, including medical history, medication, and care plans
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34. Develop and implement systems to ensure the accuracy and completeness of resident records
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35. Ensure confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive resident information
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36. Comply with data protection laws and regulations
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37. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all interactions with residents, staff members, and external agencies
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38. Attend training and development sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge
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39. Participate in peer reviews and performance evaluations
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40. Seek feedback from residents, staff members, and external agencies to identify areas for improvement
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41. Use feedback to make improvements and developments to policies, procedures, and practices
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42. Develop and implement a system to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of changes made
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43. Communicate changes and updates to staff members and external agencies
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44. Ensure that all changes are implemented in accordance with company policies and procedures
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