Assistant Director of Nursing

PE Global (UK); Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Free Parking

Pharmacy Discount

Education reimbursement

Complementary meals

Relocation Packages

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing in Cork to support the management and deliver high-quality nursing care in a residential home. The role involves clinical leadership, ensuring standards are met and staff development.

The ideal candidate must hold an NMBI registration and have at least 3 years of management experience in older person care. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including 25 days annual leave and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior nursing role or management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to quality person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support day-to-day management.
• Oversee care delivery and clinical standards.
• Lead clinical governance and audits.
• Contribute to staff rostering and development.
• Act as a point of contact for residents and families.

Skills

Registered Nurse with Active NMBI Registration

Experience in a senior nursing role

Demonstrable clinical and professional ability

Knowledge of HIQA standards and procedures

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Post registration qualification in gerontology and/or dementia care

Job description

PE Global, together with our well established residential home client are looking for an ADON to join their team in Cork

The Assistant Director of Nursing will support the Director of Nursing in the overall clinical governance and day to day management of the nursing home. The role involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing standards of care, supporting audits and inspections and ensuring policies and procedures are implemented in practice.

Working with the Director of Nursing, the successful candidate will work to ensure that the highest standards of nursing care are delivered to residents and support and promote the creation of a homely environment where the quality of life of our residents is the key focus, whilst also supporting staff development, compliance and continuous improvement.

This role forms part of the management team’s 7-day operational cover for the home and therefore requires flexibility in line with the needs of the service.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Nurse with Active NMBI Registration
• Experience in a senior nursing role or management role (ADoN/CNM/Senior Staff Nurse) Minimum 3 years is desirable in care of the older person;
• Demonstrable clinical and professional ability, leadership, communication and organisational skills;
• Commitment to delivering high quality person centred care
• Strong Working knowledge of HIQA standards, procedures, notifications and guidelines;
• Post registration qualification in gerontology and/or dementia care is highly desirable or willingness to undertake within 3 years of employed supported by the employer;
• Post registration qualification
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support the day to day running of the home
• Oversee care delivery, documentation and clinical standards across the home promote a strong team-based culture
• Lead on clinical governance, audits and risk management
• Contribute to staff rostering, performance management and ongoing development
• Act as a key point of contact for residents and families
• Deputise for the Director of Nursing as required
• Ensuring medication practices are carried out according to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland guidelines and as per recommended practice in the nursing home and liaising with GPs and pharmacy with regards to medication reviews and audit. Ensuring that all nursing staff are deemed competent in all aspects of medication management, and that their practice is safe. Ensuring that education on medication management practices is provided to all newly appointed staff as part of their induction and that they fully understand all aspects of practice related to prescribing, administration and documentation of medications, including electronic prescriptions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme (negotiable matching)
• Death in Service benefit
• Free Parking
• Pharmacy Discount
• Education reimbursement
• Complementary meals
• Relocation Packages
• Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan
• Training and Development Opportunities

Please call Claire PE Global Healthcare 083 208 5507 or email [e-mail]

Please note our clients cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.