Director of Nursing - Meath

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting a Director of Nursing on behalf of a Meath based Nursing Home.

This is a full time permanent contract working 39 hours per week. The successful candidate will be soupported by the group who are a leading nursing home provider.

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for the following:

- Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care and service to the resident, and their family members/representatives, in this care Home is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of t nursing home group.

- Promote and maintain resident safety and provide quality care through respecting the dignity, privacy and rights of the resident.

- Ensure all staff are aware that the Care Home is operated in a manner that respects the age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family status, civil status, race, religious beliefs and ethnic and cultural back¬ground of each resident.

- Develop relationships with residents, which facilitates resident autonomy, informed choice and evidence-based decision-making.

- Encourage recognition of the resident as an individual; ensuring residents' rights, needs and comfort are given priority during the provision of care.

- Oversee the delivery of resident care together with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams.

- Manage the Care Home in a manner that maximises the resident's capacity to exercise personal autonomy and choice.

- Be responsible in relation to Governance and Leadership.

- Be responsible for staff management

- Be responsible for in relation to Quality and Safety Management System

- Participate in the overall management of the Care Home as part of the Management Team.

- Be responsible for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

Essential

- A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

- Post registration qualification in nursing people with dementia.

- Evidence of continuous professional development.

- A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.

Desirable:

- Post Graduate diploma in Gerontology

- Management qualifications

- Gerontology experience

- IT skills

Experience:

Essential:

- Minimum three years post graduate experience with a minimum of two years' experience in Care of the Older Person within the previous 6 years.

- Have not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social area.

Desirable:

- Have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process.

Benefits:

- Employee Assistance Program.

- Substantial Pharmacy Staff Discount.

- 25 days AL

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

- Mobile access to rosters on-line.

- Rosters issued in advance.

- Monthly Staff Newsletter.

- Free Nutritious Meals on Duty.

- Paid Induction Training and In-House Mandatory Training.

- Access to Online Education Platform.

- Incentive Bonus for introducing new staff of €500 (T&C's apply).

For more information, call Louise on Applyext 11 to view a full job description.

JOB-29847