Assistant Director of Nursing Kilkenny

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Location: Kilkenny, County Kilkenny €60,000€65,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time Qualifications: NMBI (required) Do you have a valid NMBI license? Job type Permanent Full-time Benefits Free or subsidised travel Food allowance Wellness program Bike to work scheme Company events On-site parking We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Nursing for a top nursing home in Kilkenny Purpose of the Post To support the Director of Nursing in the clinical and professional leadership of the care team and to deliver direct resident care General Duties and Responsibilities To Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care to the residents/ Patients and their family members/representatives in is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic Healthcare plan . To Promote and maintain resident safety and provide quality care through respecting the dignity, privacy and rights of the resident. To Develop relationships with residents in order to better facilitate resident autonomy, informed choice and evidence-based decision-making. To Encourage recognition of the resident as an individual; ensuring residents rights, needs and comfort are given priority during the provision of care. To execute style of management that maximizes the residents/ patients capacity to exercise personal autonomy and choice. To Ensure effective communication with residents/patients in a manner that meets their needs. To Ensure continuity of care by providing information concerning the residents/patients circumstances, medication, treatment and/or ongoing support by medical or other professionals to Health and Social Care Professionals, or any subsequent care provider, as appropriate. To Arrange a comprehensive assessment, by an appropriate Health and Social Care Professional of the health, personal and social care needs of a resident or a person who intends to be a resident immediately before or on the persons admission To Ensure the preparation of an individual care plan, based on the assessment, for a resident is no later than 48 hours after that residents admission, making the individual care plan available, in an accessible format, to the resident and, where appropriate, his or her family members/representative. Essential Qualifications Registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Post registration qualification in nursing people with dementia. Evidence of continuous professional development. A post registration management qualification in health or a related field. Desirable: Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology QQI Level 6 or Higher Certificate in Management and/or Leadership Essential Experience Minimum three years post graduate experience with a minimum of two years experience in Care of the Older Person Have not less than 3 years experience in a management capacity in the health and social area. Desirable Experience: Experience in Psycho geriatric Nursing Care/Psychiatry/Adult Disabled. In-depth knowledge of the ageing process. Essential Skills Criteria: Prior experience with Microsoft Office and typing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organized and resourceful. Customer-focused. Active listener. Flexibility/adaptability Excellent written /numerical/analytical skills Strong IT Skills Highly organised Benefits Healthcare Plan Pension Education Support Employee Assistant Programme Length of Service Reward Birthday Reward Subsidised Meals Bike to Work Scheme For immediate interview please email CV to: Pay: 60,000.00-€65,000.00 per year Benefits: Bike to work scheme Company events Food allowance Free or subsidised travel On-site parking Wellness program Ability to commute/relocate: Kilkenny, County Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Nursing: 4 years (required) Residential Care: 3 years (required) Language: English License/Certification: NMBI (required) Work authorisation: Ireland (required) Skills: Assistant Director of Nursing Nursing Home NMBI Clinical Nurse Manager CNM ADON CNM 2