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We invite applications for the position of Director of Nursing (Don) to work at a modern purpose built care home in Co Cork. The home offers residential care as well as specialist Memory Care for residents living with dementia.

Supporting the Director of Nursing, the home has a dedicated team of staff nurses, senior health care assistants, health care assistants, activity coordinators, social care practitioners, allied health care professionals and ancillary staff.

Role and responsibilities:-

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 & 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.
  
• Understand 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 & 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.
  
• Ensure all registered nurses employed in the Home are on the "live" NMBI Register.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Attributes:-

• 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 health care clinical management.
  
• Good appreciation of finance issues.
  

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
  
• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
  
• Flexible working
  
• Free on-site parking
  
• Security of Employment
  
• Recognition & Awards
  
• Professional Development
  
• Fulfilling Employment
  
• Opportunities to travel
  
• Multiple Locations Nationwide
  
• Life Insurance/Death In Service Cover which covers two times your annual salary
  
• Bike to Work Scheme
  
• Free Garda Vetting
  
• Free Uniforms