Assistant Director of Nursing (Kilkenny)

Servisource are recruiting on behalf of a private nursing home group for an ADON for their facility in Kilkenny.

The Nursing Home consists of 80 single ensuite bedrooms, furnished to an exceptionally high standard.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and HIQA standards, 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
• Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others
• Implement regular fire training and evacuation plans
• Ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the home is to the highest standard
• Ensure a preventative maintenance programme is in place and implemented
• Participate in the selection and interviewing of staff
• Conduct regular training needs analysis
• Cover the Director of Nursing if needed.
• Clinical practice in the home meets Regulations & Standards

Qualifications Skills & Attributes required:

• Qualified Nurse with at least 3 years Management experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person
• Post registration management qualification in health or a related field
• Proven track record in healthcare clinical management
• Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills
• Sound decision making ability and results driven
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company

Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Food allowance
• On-site parking