BJIEBM/SD 2711256 -- : The chance for you to make a difference! The main aim of the Director of Nursing in this nursing home is to assist staff to work towards their goals. Provide care and assistance for the patients of the home in a warm, clean and caring setting. This nursing home provides secure and comfortable home style living in a professionally managed setting. The organisation continues to expand these services in line with the needs of people and their right to full and equal participation within their own community. They are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self motivated and well organised person to join a busy team.
Responsibilities:
• To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident through implementation of the company’s philosophy of care
• Implementation of the Named Nurse Concept.
• Monitoring of an individualised plan of care for each resident
• Conducting internal audits and following up on results of same
• Initial induction of staff and ongoing training and development of staff
• Encouragement of innovative practice
• Ensuring implementation and adherence to Company procedures and guidelines
• Conducting regular communication meetings with all clinical staff
• Establish a good rapport with external community agencies bringing the local community into the Home and facilitating residents to attend functions/activities within the local community
• Liaise with Marketing to maximise opportunities to ensure the Home has a high profile in the local community
• Monitor all complaints ensuring that each is documented to include the investigation and outcome
• Maintenance of administrative procedures in the absence of the Administrator
• Monitoring of administrative procedures
• Knowledge of residents fee income, funding source, fee arrears, personal allowance, financial records
• Management of the Nursing Home’s budget.
• Have an understanding of legislative requirements regarding the financial affairs of mentally impaired people
• Participate in the selection and interviewing of staff
• Ensure HR practices within the Home comply with all current employment legislation with regard to clinical matters
• Ensure all registered nurses employed in the Home are on the "live" Register



Requirements:
• To be registered with An Board Altranais
• Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills
• Sound decision making ability
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment
• Good appreciation of finance issues
• Results driven

It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in Ireland. Unless the advert states otherwise, please ensure you have this permission before applying.