**Job Title:** Director of Nursing Services
Job Description:
* Lead a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care to residents.
* Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to create a supportive and homely environment for residents.
* Manage the home's environment to meet the physical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs of residents.
* Oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines across all levels of staff.
* Provide strategic leadership and direction for nursing services, resulting in effective and efficient care.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure overall standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained at the highest level possible.
2. Participate in clinical management within the home, including providing care to residents, communicating with families, managing staff, and monitoring performance.
3. Coordinate the quality and safety system, including clinical risk management and resident involvement.
4. Lead by example, demonstrating professional behavior and adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct.
Requirements:
* Registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives.
* At least 7 years post-registration full-time experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role.
* Hold an appropriate qualification in People Management.
* Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, HSE requirements, and relevant legislation.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary.
* The opportunity to work in a reputable nursing home.
* Professional development opportunities.
Others:
* Assume responsibility for your own learning and developmental needs.
* Update your clinical knowledge through care literature, research, and new developments in nursing management and education.