Director Of Nursing

Agape Global; Carlow; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work practices

Job summary

A care provider in Ireland is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing based in Carlow. In this role, you will lead nursing operations, ensuring high-quality clinical care and effective management of the facility. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with significant management experience and strong communication skills. You will benefit from a supportive work atmosphere and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• 3 years of nursing management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the nursing home.
• Manage clinical care and governance.
• Oversee family support and HR management.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing management

Dementia care

Leadership

Education

Registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses

Post registration management qualification

Level 8 in Management & Leadership

Job description

Are you a Dedicated Director of Nursing based in county Carlow?

Together, we achieve this by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents’ rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.

It is our mission to ensure that Residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring Colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our Residents.

Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership

Job Profile:

The primary role of the Director of Nursing will be one of professional and business leadership in the day-to-day operations of the home. To achieve this, the Director of Nursing will be required to fulfil, in line with documented policies and procedures, line manager responsibilities in the following areas:

• Governance and Management
• Clinical care
• Transitions, transfers and occupancy management
• Family support
• HR management
• Financial and administration management
• Facility management

Requirements

The successful candidate must hold the following qualifications and experience to fulfil the requirements of this role:

• A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
• Candidate must have Level 8 in Management & Leadership or Level 9 with Management & Leadership module and 3 years nursing management experience.
• Not less than 3 years' experience of nursing older persons within the previous 6 years.
• The ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, team members, management and external bodies e.g. HIQA, HSE, GPs etc.
• Post registration qualification in dementia care and gerontology, highly desirable.

Why work for us?

We are renowned for teamwork and excellent provision of care. Offering flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning and developmental opportunities. We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.

• Performance bonus
• DIS following successful completion of their probation period
• Career advancement opportunities as part of a successful group