ADON

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
  

Requirements

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
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Signing bonus
  
• Company events
  
• Food allowance
  
• On-site parking