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DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Company:FRS RECRUITMENT |
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Job Reference Number |
14572135 |
Client ID: |
RI/DB10832B |
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Posted On: |
Feb 22 2012 |
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Location: |
KERRY |
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Job Type: |
Permanent |
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Responsibilities will include:-
• Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care to the resident and families in the nursing home is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Nursing Home
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Nursing Home
• Encourage recognition of the resident as an individual; ensuring residents’ needs and comfort are given priority
• Oversee the delivery of resident care together with all members of the multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate with relevant teams regarding on-going nursing home operations.
• Communicates with residents, relatives and visitors on an on-going basis.
• Attend / chair meetings as required and keep staff briefed on developments in the Nursing Home
• Be aware of the confidential nature of the work and in particular, the right of residents to confidentiality.
Management:-
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of the Person-in-Charge in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and the Health information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards.
• Oversee the organisation and management of the Nursing Home
• Oversee the operations and the management team
• Oversee and co-ordinate the quality and safety system including all aspects of risk management and resident involvement
• Oversee financial expenditure and value for money
• Endeavour to keep abreast of recent trends in developments.
• Be responsible for the recruitment, development and supervision of staff
• Facilitate the arrangements necessary and participate where appropriate, in education and training of other staff as the need arises
• Be responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Liaise with external organisations in order to promote and maintain good working relationships and high standards of care and service for residents
• Lead, by example, a professional, punctual and dedicated team
• Create and promote open communications, healthy working relationships, and stimulate initiative among the team
• Motivate team members, by agreeing goals and objectives, through performance review
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Registered Provider
The successful candidate will be a RGN, with evidence of continuous professional development. You will have minimum three years post graduate experience in gerontology with a minimum of two years experience in Care of the Older Person at CNM level You will have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process. You will be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and clinical nursing practice together with future trends in care of the Older person.
If you would like to get more details on this position, please contact Donal at 066-7143995
