Director of Nursing - Nursing home - Cork - Fabulous opportunity

Our clients Nursing Home is a modern purpose built home designed specifically for the needs of residents, 24 hours a day.

The client is now inviting applications for the position of Director of Nursing.

What does the role entail?

Quality of Care 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 Quality of Care System

Clinical practice in the home meets Regulations and Standards

Monitoring of clinical practice through individualised plans 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 and HIQA standards, procedures and guidelines

Financial Administration Responsibilities

Maintenance of administrative procedures in the absence of the Administrator

Monitoring of administrative procedures

Knowledge of resident’s fee income, funding source, fee arrears, personal allowance, financial records

Management of the Community Unit’s budget.

Have an understanding of legislative requirements regarding the financial affairs of mentally impaired people

General Management

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

Environment

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 catering meets HACCP standards and is to the highest quality and variety

Ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the home is to the highest standard

Ensure a preventative maintenance programme is in place and implemented

Human Resources Function

Participate in the selection and interviewing of staff

Conduct regular training needs analysis

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

What are the Qualifications Skills & Attributes required?

Qualified RGN with at least 3 years’ experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person.

Post registration management qualification in health or a related field.

No less than 3 years’ experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area.

Registered on appropriate part of NMBI live register.

Proven track record in healthcare clinical management.

Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.

Sound decision making ability and results driven.

Good appreciation of finance issues.

Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.

Ability to work well and promote a team environment.

Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company.

Apply here with CV for further details