Assisted Director of Nursing

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Naas; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing / PIC in the clinical and professional leadership of the care teams and to deliver direct resident care.

Reports to: DON. The role includes supervising care delivery at Craddock House Nursing Home, promoting resident safety, upholding privacy and rights, and showing strong leadership with a commitment to high-quality elder care.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualifications required and registered with NMBI.
• Post-registration management qualification in health or related field preferred.
• Experience in management in health/social care is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing/PIC in clinical and professional leadership and deliver direct resident care.
• Monitor and supervise the delivery of care to residents.
• Promote and maintain resident safety, privacy, dignity, and rights.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Respect

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Nursing Qualifications (Essential)

Registered with NMBI (Essential)

Post-registration management qualification (Essential)

Job description

Location: On site / Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Allied Health Professionals
Salary: Negotiable salary

Assistant Director of Nursing

The role of the Assistant Director of Nursing shall be to support the Director of Nursing /PIC in the clinical and professional leadership of the care teams and to deliver direct resident care.

Role: ADON – Assisted Director of Nursing

Reports to: DON – Director of Nursing

The Assistant Director of Nursing duties includes but not limited to:

• The Assistant Director of Nursing will support the Director of Nursing/PIC in the clinical and professional leadership of the care teams and to deliver direct resident care.
• Monitor and supervise the delivery of care to residents living In Craddock House Nursing Home.
• Promote and maintain resident safety and provide quality care through respecting the privacy, dignity, and rights of the resident.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Nursing Qualifications (Essential)
• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Essential)
• A minimum of 3 years post-registration experience of nursing older people within the previous 6 years
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and clinical nursing practice together with future trends in elder care.
• Hold a post registration management qualification in health or a related field
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• ADON experience would be an added advantage.

Qualities:

• Respect, privacy, dignity, and promote confidentiality within a warm homely setting.
• Work within a team while recognizing the skills and abilities of others.
• Remove pre-conceived ideas that limit participation in daily living.
• Use imagination to engage others and bring smiles.
• Work from the heart.
• Make the most of time to provide positive social interactions.
• Be non-judgmental towards others.
• Listen and respect others' points of view, even if you disagree.
• Utilize the skills mix of the team to enhance well-being.
• Self: Be comfortable being yourself at work, be self-aware and open.
• Feeling: Be emotionally warm, offering closeness to each individual.
• Together: Be a 'friend' to individuals, with no "them and us."
• Inspiring: Be positive and passionate, making a connection that makes a difference.
• Nurturing: Provide comfort, security, and a sense of belonging.
• Respectful: Understand the value of life histories and use them to enhance individual well-being.
• Accepting: Be positive about individuals' reality and accept others.
• Flexible: Focus on individuals and not routine, adapt to daily differences.
• Spontaneous: Create opportunities that will occupy individuals in a meaningful way.
• Enabling: Create well-being and not ill-being.
• Supportive: Be comfortable expressing your own emotions and supporting others with theirs.
• Growing: Be open to learning and reflecting on oneself and skills.

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