Position: Director of Nursing (DON) – Aged Care – (Co. Meath)
Location: Permanent - On site / Co. Meath, Ireland
Job type: – Immediate Start
Salary Range: (DOE)
Our client is an aged-care facility committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to care of the elderly.
Position Description:
* Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care and service to the resident, and their family members/representatives, and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the client.
* Promote and maintain resident safety and provide quality care through respecting the dignity, privacy and rights of the resident.
* Ensure all staff are aware that the facility is operated in a manner that respects the age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family status, civil status, race, religious beliefs and ethnic and cultural background of each resident.
* Develop relationships with residents, which facilitates resident autonomy, informed choice and evidence-based decision-making.
* Encourage recognition of the resident as an individual; ensuring residents' rights, needs and comfort are given priority during the provision of care.
* Oversee the delivery of resident care together with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
* Manage the facility in a manner that maximises the resident's capacity to exercise personal autonomy and choice.
* Be responsible in relation to Governance and Leadership.
* Be responsible for staff management
* Be responsible for in relation to Quality and Safety Management System
* Participate in the overall management of the facility as part of the Management Team.
* Be responsible for regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:
Essential:
* A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
* Post registration qualification in nursing people with dementia.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
Desirable:
* Post Graduate diploma in Gerontology
* Management qualifications
* Gerontology experience
* IT skills
Experience:
Essential:
* Minimum three years post graduate experience with a minimum of two years' experience in Care of the Older Person within the previous 6 years.
* Have not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social area.
Desirable:
* Have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process.
You will have access to:
* Employee Assistance Program.
* PRSA Pension Fund.
* Substantial Pharmacy Staff Discount.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Mobile access to rosters on-line.
* Rosters issued in advance.
* Opportunities to progress your career.
* Monthly Staff Newsletter.
* Competitive Rates of Pay.
* Free Uniform.
* Free Nutritious Meals on Duty.
* Paid Induction Training and In-House Mandatory Training.
* Access to Online Education Platform.
Please apply through the link provided or send your cv direct to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €58,617.24-€96,237.92 per year
Work Location: In person