Director of Nursing | Wygram Nursing Home
Important: Right to Work
Immediate Service Requirement: This role is only open to applicants who hold EU/EEA citizenship or existing, unrestricted right to work in Ireland.
Wygram Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home located in Townparks, Co. Wexford. We are 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. We are currently hiring for a Director of Nursing to join Wygram Nursing Home.
Job Profile
The primary role of the Director of Nursing will be one of professional and business leadership in the day-to-day operations of the home. To achieve this, the Director of Nursing will be required to fulfil, in line with documented policies and procedures, line manager responsibilities in the following areas:
Governance and Management
Clinical care
Social care
Transitions, transfers and occupancy management
Family support
HR management
Financial and administration management
Facility management
Benefits
Highly competitive package
Continuous Professional Development and Training
Educational Assistance
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and financial advice)
Wellbeing program
Pharmacy Discount
Free meals on duty
5 weeks annual leave
Free parking
Qualifications and Experience
A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
A postgraduate qualification in Nursing Management, Gerontology, Healthcare Leadership, or Healthcare Management, or a willingness to undertake same.
Not less than 3 years' experience of nursing older persons within the previous 6 years.
Not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area
The ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, team members, management and external bodies e.g. HIQA, HSE, GPs etc.
Post registration qualification in dementia care and gerontology, highly desirable.
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