Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing Bridhaven Nursing Home

Bridhaven Nursing Home is seeking to recruit a passionate, engaging and ambitious Assistant Director of Nursing to join and lead the team. 

Bridhaven Nursing Home is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Together, it is our vocation to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing will be responsible for the clinical operations of the centre, ensuring delivery of effective and person-centred care, leading teams to create a place where people can flourish.

This is an exciting career opportunity whereby the successful candidate will be empowered by a supportive team both locally and across the broader group to lead, enhance, and shape the delivery of care at Bridhaven.

You will have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, manage within approved resources, and offer strategic and operational leadership. You will work closely with key leaders and develop strong effective relationships with residents, families, team members, HIQA and other key stakeholders.

Interested candidates should:

• Have full registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience of nursing older people within the previous 6 years
• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area
• Hold a post registration management qualification in health or a related field or be willing to commence same
• A management qualification or Higher Diploma in Gerontology is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and regulations in a Nursing Home setting

Benefits Include:

• Excellent remuneration package
• Mobile Phone & Laptop
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Educational Support
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Meals on Duty
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Career advancement opportunities as part of a successful group

Why work for us?

Teamwork and excellent provision of care are our trademarks. We offer flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning and developmental opportunities. We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.

Bridhaven Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.