Assistant Director of Nursing

Agape Global; Mallow; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Agape Global is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing for a reputable Nursing Home in Cork county, Ireland. The role involves managing clinical operations, hiring and training nursing staff, ensuring adherence to procedures, and conducting patient rounds.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of management experience in nursing for older persons, a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience, and be a Registered General Nurse. Flexible working hours will be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in nursing older persons.
• Minimum of 7 years post-registration experience.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring and training nurses.
• Manage clinical operations and develop care plans.
• Prepare daily schedules and plan shifts.
• Conduct patient rounds and address complaints.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Quality assurance

Education

Third-level qualification in management

Registered General Nurse

Job description

We have a fantastic opening for a Assistant Director of Nursing at a reputable Nursing Home in the Cork county! Are you a Nurse that is passionat e about making a difference in people's lives?Do you have excellent leadership and communication skills?

• Assist with hiring, training nurses and monitor nurses.
  
• Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.
  
• Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts.
  
• Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
  
• Assisting in budget preparation and expense management.
  
• Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints.
  
• Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements.
  
• Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.
  

Requirements

• Have not less than 3 years’ management 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
  
• Continuous Professional Development and training