Lead and implement change, with particular reference to HIQA standards.Display leadership, innovation and creativity through the work with staff and residents.Carry out and supervise audit of all aspects of nursing care for example: medication management and error, daily spot checks for all check lists utilised by nursing and care assistant staff (for example: shower/linen, restraint release, falls mats/falls beam, equipment and other check lists as the need arises).Receive, supervise and oversee the reception of new residents.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care needed to address the resident’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs in accordance with the resident themselves.Provide support & supervision to care & nursing staff in all aspects including orientation of new staff, training and development of care staff, organising and co-ordinating their duties, guiding, supporting, motivating, monitoring and evaluating staff performance.Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.Play an active part in daily resident hand-over, ensuring excellent communication between all staff caring for residents is maintained. Coordinate the shift, ensuring suitable delegation of tasks for nursing and care staff is allocated.Minimum Requirements:Nursing experience: Minimum 2 years in nursing home in Ireland with minimum of 5 years nursing experience (to include overseas)Management Experience: Preferably has SSN or CNM experience already but not essential as can be trained into this roleCommunication skills: Good clearly understandable EnglishSpeciality: an interest in a particular area of nursing with courses undertaken: eg gerontology, infection control, dementiaExperience working in nursing homes essential for this roleMust have a valid NMBI PIN.Haven Bay Care Centre is based in Kinsale, Co. Cork.
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