Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Summary

At Nua, we believe that having the highest quality of care is an absolute right of every person we support. We are committed to providing each person we support with individual, personalised care within a high quality, safe environment, and we encourage and facilitate their involvement throughout the development of their personal care plans and all associated decision-making processes.

We strive to empower the people we support to shape their own lives and the services they receive, and we actively encourage each person to develop their life skills, which in turn, enables them to realise their full potential. 

Job Objectives

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Director of Nuring to join our dynamic team at Nua Healthcare. The role of Assistant Director of Nursing within Nua Healthcare Services is to support individuals with Mental Health issues. This challenging role requires particular flexibility to appropriately support people in the pursuit of their lifestyle choices.

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

Live our Mission, Vision and Values. To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatments including the custody, storage and administration of medicines. To maintain a high standard of nursing care during procedures and treatments through supervision and instruction.  To ensure patients’ rights are maintained and protected under the Mental Health Act.  Assist the Director of Nursing to ensure that allocated staff are aware of Individual care plans and objectives, together with any set activities to be undertaken.  Complete supervision and appraisals of junior staff members.  To take charge of the Centre in the absence of the Director of Nursing.  Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Nursing, exercise leadership within the service by ensuring sound organisation, good communication and relationships within the nursing team and the MDT.  Inform the Director of Nursing and of any professional issues as necessary in line with NMBI codes of conduct and support with the initial investigations, as necessary.  To partake in the planning and preparation for MHC visits and inspections.  To take the lead in working alongside outside agencies to ensure effective communication across services.  To maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the Safety, Health and welfare for yourself, your colleagues, our service users and residents and any other persons in so far as is reasonable and practicable.  You are required to work according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines. You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and will support the nursing team to undertake this role. Develop, implement, and evaluate individual care plans in conjunction with patients, carers (where relevant) and other professionals ensuring individual needs are met.

Skills Requirement

Qualification:

Registered on, or eligible to be on, the Psychiatric Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Post-registration qualification in healthcare management (QQ1 Level 8 or higher) or working towards and/or equivalent may be an advantage, or a contractual undertaking to acquire within 3 years from the date of appointment.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area. Knowledge, understanding and familiarity with the Health Act 2007, The Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice.

Experience:

A minimum of 5+ years post qualification/registration nursing experience. A minimum of 3+ years relevant experience in ID/Mental Health nursing. Relevant life experience. 

Skills:

Strong leadership skills.  Excellent organisational skills / self-motivated / self-starter. Excellent verbal, written communication, and IT skills. Willingness to learn. Reliability and flexible approach to work. Full clean drivers licence.

Benefits

Company Pension Continuous Professional Development Fantastic development & career opportunities Life Assurance/Death-in-Service Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Education Assistance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bike to work Scheme. Refer/Retain a friend bonus.  Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide 

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