Beechfield Care Groupare now hiring for aAssistantDirector of Nursingto assume responsibility for the overall management of Beech Park Nursing Home, Denmurry, Kildare.About Beech Park Nursing HomeBeech Park overlooks Kildare town and the Curragh in a peaceful rural setting. Our home provides a person-centered care (PCC), where staff actively listen and observe so they can adapt to each resident's initial needs regardless of cognitive abilities. We promise that your loved ones will be our loved ones too. We really have the most amazing people living and working here that are truly dedicated to their work..This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse manager to join our expanding nursing home group. We are looking for a dynamic, organised individual who will drive resident safety and experience and lead our care teams to strive for excellence in all we do.Main duties of the jobThe Assistant Director of Nursing will provide professional and managerial leadership at Beech Park Nursing Home, Kildare. The post holder will act as a professional visible role model.Provide professional leadership, motivation and supervision to ensure the high standards of care.Provide effective clinical and professional leadership that demonstrates the values and behaviours aligned to Beechfield Care Group ethos and act as a role model for all staff within the nursing home.Provide line management and develop the clinical nursing teams, care teams and individuals as required within the Care Group.Support the delivery of care through patient and staff engagement, clinical supervision and holding self and others to account for the delivery of care in the nursing home.Develop innovative strategies to guide and coach Nursing/teams in developing and strengthening leadership skills in order to meet the responsibilities of their role and provide succession planning.Deputise for the Director of Nursing when required.Assist and act as a catalyst in determining service needs and plans in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Management.Ensure that resources are used effectively and appropriately.Any other duties as required.Great benefits on offer:Paid BreaksFree Meals on sitePaid trainingFree parkingEducation Support (We will sponsor your continued professional development)Summer & Christmas PartiesAccess to Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLong service, Employee recognition and appreciation awardsQualifications And ExperienceNMBI Registered NurseNursing management experience in the elder care settingPost registration Management qualification in health or a related fieldThorough knowledge of HIQA standards, regulations and governance in a Nursing Home settingProven track record in managementExcellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skillsAbility to promote a team environmentSound decision making ability and results drivenWillingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the companyQualification in Gerontology and/or Dementia would be desirablejobs