Assistant Director of Nursing - Cork
Beaumont Residential Care
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Excellent rate of pay
- Continuous Professional Development and training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A supportive organisation
- Subsidised meals on site
- Refer a friend bonus
- Free onsite parking
- Have not less than 3 years’ experience of nursing older persons in the last 6 years.
- Have a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience.
- Have in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulatory inspection activity as they pertain to residential care centres.
- Hold a third-level qualification in management.
- Have the ability to manage one’s own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands at short notice.
- Demonstrate an ability to embrace change and be committed to continuous improvement and learning throughout the residential care home.
- Have the skill to influence others, build constructive relationships and achieve outcomes.
- Promote an ethos and culture of quality assurance within the clinical area, identifying and establishing benchmarks and KPIs in consultation with the Director of Nursing.
- Be a Registered General Nurse.
- Be available to work flexible hours when required.
- In the absence of the Director of Nursing, will undertake the role and responsibilities of the Person-in-Charge in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and HIQA standards.
- Ensure that overall standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained at the highest level possible
- Liaise with other CareChoice senior managers in the delivery of housekeeping standards; food safety, quality and choice; maintenance standards; and administration efficiency.
- Participate in clinical management within the home in consultation with the DON including providing care to residents, communicating with residents/families/representatives, managing staff, monitoring performance and standards, developing policies and procedures, and delivering training.
- Coordinate the quality and safety system including all aspects of clinical risk management and resident involvement.
- Participate in coaching and appraisal of staff on a regular basis
- In consultation with HR, participate in grievance and disciplinary activities
- Coordinate, roster, and manage staff in conjunction with the senior management team in the Home
- Lead by example a professional, punctual, and dedicated team.
- Participate in the development of policies and standards for Carechoice