Assistant Director of Nursing
Job Summary
We are Hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON to lead a Nursing Home in Dublin Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the DON in fostering a culture of best practices and ongoing improvement in the house.
- Possess enough knowledge of every facet of home operations including thorough understanding of every resident in order to meet with or reply to HIQA personnel when the DON is not present.
- Be well-versed on the notification forms that must be sent to HIQA under different conditions as well as the deadline for submitting them.
- In charge of creating and carrying out all action plans as well as reviewing and keeping an eye on any complaints and incidents that occur in the houses.
- In charge of making sure that every residents quality of life objective is fulfilled.
- In charge of overseeing the continuous evaluation and assessment of nursing care and making sure that it is tailored to each residents needs.
- It is preferred to have at least three years of relevant ADON or acting ADON experience.
- Presently listed as a registered member of the Irish Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBI);
- Proven clinical and professional aptitude as well as organisational communication and leadership abilities;
- Practical familiarity with HIQA rules standards and processes;
- It is quite beneficial to have post-registration training in gerontology and/or dementia care.
- The ability to work in Ireland must be met.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension Scheme (negotiable matching)
- Death in Service benefit
- Free Parking
- Pharmacy Discount
- Education reimbursement
- Relocation Bonus
- Complementary meals
- Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan
Required Skills:
It is preferred to have at least three years of relevant ADON or acting ADON experience. Presently listed as a registered member of the Irish Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBI); Proven clinical and professional aptitude as well as organisational communication and leadership abilities; Practical familiarity with HIQA rules standards and processes; It is quite beneficial to have post-registration training in gerontology and/or dementia care. The ability to work in Ireland must be met.