About this role
Assistant Director of Nursing required to support the Person in Charge/Director of Nursing in managing clinical services, leading staff and maintaining safe, person-centred resident care. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Support the overall management of nursing and care services • Deputise for the PIC/DON as required • Oversee care standards, assessments and care plans • Support HIQA compliance, clinical governance and risk management • Coordinate audits and quality improvement actions • Review incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints • Support recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development • Review staffing, rosters and resources within agreed budgets • Promote infection prevention, health and safety • Work with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: • Current NMBI registration • Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or leadership. Experience: • At least three years’ experience nursing older people within the last six years, together with relevant clinical management experience. • Experience in audit, quality improvement and staff development Skills: • Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills • Knowledge of HIQA standards and relevant regulations • Good organisational and resource management skills • Competence with electronic care records Pre-employment: Satisfactory references, Garda vetting, occupational health clearance and verification of registration and qualifications required.