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Assistant Director of Nursing Waterford, Ennis
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Location:
Ennis, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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3
Posted:
24.05.2025
Expiry Date:
08.07.2025
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Job Description:
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) required for a newly opened 90 bed nursing home located in Co Waterford.
Position Overview:
The post of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a senior clinical position reporting to the Director of Nursing. The role involves providing clinical leadership, managing daily clinical practices, staff rostering, delegation, supervision, performance management, clinical governance, and risk assessment. The ADON collaborates with the DON and Healthcare Manager as part of the senior management team, ensuring effective communication and deputising for the DON when needed. The position reports to the Director of Nursing / Person in Charge.
Daily Activities:
* Checking staff rosters and arranging cover for absences.
* Communicating effectively with staff, residents, and relatives to ensure smooth operations.
* Attending handovers and reviewing residents' progress daily.
* Supporting and developing clinical practice by being hands-on with nurses and carers.
* Implementing company health and safety policies to ensure safety and welfare of staff and residents.
Skills and Attributes:
* Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
* Ability to collaborate within a senior management team.
* Sound decision-making skills.
* Motivational and initiative-taking abilities.
* Ability to promote teamwork.
* Understanding of financial issues.
* Results-driven attitude.
Qualifications:
* First-level registration.
* Registered on the Irish live register.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Previous management experience.
Benefits:
* Salary: €60K - €75K (depending on experience).
* Pension contribution.
* Further education sponsorship (post-graduate, master's, etc.).
* Paid training days.
* Annual leave: 23 days.
* Death in service cover: 2x annual salary.
* Sick pay scheme.
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