We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to play an integral role in a committed Multidisciplinary Team and to make a significant contribution in the area of psychiatric nurse management.
Work Location: Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland Contract Type : Temporary (6 months), Full-Time Working Hours: Rostered shift pattern of 78 hours per fortnight.There is a weekend on call rotation.
On occasion, the organisation may require out of hours and/or night duty cover.
Reports to: Director of Nursing About Bloomfield: Bloomfield Hospital is a 131-bed in-patient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission.
Our ethos is rooted in honouring the dignity of everyone who enters our doors.
We provide a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's Disease, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders.
We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialised care for people with Huntington's disease.
In Bloomfield Hospital, there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life.
This care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.
We have over 200 multidisciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace.
Role Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will support the Director of Nursing in achieving the strategic goals of the organisation, the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and the day to day running of the hospital.
This leadership role involves clinical oversight, clinical governance, staff development, quality improvement, and strategic input to ensure safe and effective care aligned with national standards and legislation.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and energetic individual with experience of working at Assistant Director of Nursing/Clinical Nurse Management level in mental health and will have an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Commission requirements, leadership and governance with evidence of continuing professional development.
The ADON must be aligned with Bloomfield Hospital ethos and committed to delivering care that respects the dignity, autonomy, and rights of all our residents and people.
Person Specification: Essential: Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the Nursing