Director Of Nursing

Purpose of Position

To effectively manage the successful operation of the designated Nursing Home, ensuring delivery of on the key objectives of the delivery of excellent and consistent person-centred care with high quality care standards being maintained while in line with commercial targets and business objectives.

Reports To

Regional Director

Key Relationships

Internal: Residents; Families; COO, Regional Director; Deputy Home Manager; CNMs; All staff in the Home; all Support Office staff (Finance, HR, Projects); peer Home Managers and Deputy Home Managers

External: Regulatory bodies; referring agencies; contractors and suppliers; Training Bodies.

Roles & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving the following key outcomes:

Management:

• To manage all facets of the service to ensure a high standard of resident care always.
  
• To provide support, advice and guidance to the Home by way of an on-call arrangement.
  
• Plan and manage on call rota with Deputy Home Manager(s) and CNM’s.
  
• To lead by example and be a role model to focus staff on resident care by fostering a person-centred approach underpinning the values and philosophy we hold in the nursing home.
  
• Be involved in the recruitment, selection, induction, management and supervision of all new staff.
  
• To manage and support all heads of department including nursing, household, maintenance and catering staff.
  
• Educate and support staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures on a 24-hour basis. This will include some night monitoring visits.
  
• Liaise with and communicate with MDT practitioners ensuring a person-centred service to the residents in our care.
  

Minimum of 3 years experience in a Senior Nursing Management position in a nursing home environment.

• Post-registration management qualification in Healthcare or related field (preferably level 9)
  
• Current registration with NMBI
  
• Proven track record of effective clinical leadership and compliance with HIQA standards
  
• Strong knowledge of relevant HIQA standards and relevant statutory regulations.
  
• Strong planning, organisation and people management skills.
  
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
  

• Company events
  
• On-site parking
  
• Wellness program