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 teamESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSQualifications:•
- 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 developmentSkills:•
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills•
- Knowledge of HIQA standards and relevant regulations•
- Good organisational and resource management skills•
- Competence with electronic care recordsPre-employment: Satisfactory references, Garda vetting, occupational health clearance and verification of registration and qualifications required.