Assistant Director of Nursing- Cavan

• Provide leadership and vision for the development and advancement of the

              nursing service and to contribute fully to the corporate management of the organization

• Deputize for the Director of Nursing when required.
• Assist and act as a catalyst in determining service needs and plans in conjunction  with the Director of Nursing and Management.
• Participate in meetings with management as required.
  • Participate in meetings and report back on issues of concern raised at such  meetings
  • Participate in meetings in Industrial Disputes as per Grievance Procedure and report back
  • In the absence of the Director of Nursing, manage the relationships with external  agencies with regard to the patient’s needs and ensure follow up with the allied services in the community.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Ensure that resources are used effectively and appropriately.
• Ensure that all the services within the nursing home are contributing optimally
• Assist the Director of Nursing to manage the bed allocation to ensure the optimal   and appropriate use of each available bed
• Ensure there is effective application of policies and procedures.
• Ensure Care Plans are accurate and up to date.
  • Ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 and that staff are aware of and follow the standard procedures.
  • Check drug books and records and examine drug presses in each unit in order to   maintain reasonable stock control and report any unacceptable incidents.
  • Maintain records of incidents, e.g. accidents, and forward appropriate incident records to the Safety Officer. Ensure notifiable injuries are reported to her immediately.
  • Ensure safe storage of clinical information.
  • Notifications to HIQA.
  • Ensure that audits are completed on time contain correct information for returns to HIQA.

Staff Management Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the allocation, deployment, and rostering of assigned staff as necessary.
• Provide innovative and effective leadership, support and advice to nursing and  allied staff at all levels
• Provide guidance to Clinical Nurse Unit Managers and Staff Nurses and allied   staff in the implementation of nursing policies
• Take part in the recruitment and selection of staff at all grades as required
• Introduce new members of nursing and allied staff to their colleagues and  discuss their job profile with them
• Arrange appropriate orientation, fire and emergency procedures, manual handling and first aid procedures for all new staff.
• Adopt an approach of impartiality to all grades of staff.
• Improve and maintain a high morale among staff.
• Assist in the development of the management skills of immediate subordinates and give appropriate autonomy to persons who show leadership skills
• Promote changes, which are research based, within the facility and motivate staff to be open to change and encourage dialogue between nursing professionals and others
• Maintain a visible and approachable profile, be visible to patients, staff and relatives and be available to deal promptly and appropriately with complaints and problems if and when they arise
• Deal with staff grievances including disciplinary matters promptly and appropriately.
• Ensure staff are appropriately attired, including footwear, and wearing identification at all times
• Carry out continuous staff appraisal and provide corrective measures as required through educational recommendations and mentorship program.

Research, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensure that thoroughly researched documentation on policy and procedures is available, understood and adhered to
• Monitor patient care and ensure that the agreed procedures are adhered to
• Participate in setting standards which are realistic and quality based.
• Ensure that professional standards are adhered to and that nurses practice within their legal limits as laid down by An Bord Altranais
• Monitor work assignment and evaluate quality of work performed.
• Ensure that patients are cared for in the appropriate environment, which is safe and stress free, this will include monitoring of noise levels etc.
• Ensure that equipment and human resources are effectively utilized.
• Develop quality initiatives including clinical audit, standard setting, investigation of complaints and untoward incidents.
• Encourage and advise on any nursing and associated research project and participate as required.

Education Responsibility

• Assess the training needs of all staff under your supervision, assist in the development of in service training and ongoing education for all nursing and allied staff and organize appropriate in service and external training
• Assist in the development of the managerial role of Clinical Nurse Managers and Senior Staff Nurses.
• Initiate, foster and fully participate in various health promotion activities throughout the nursing home.
• Identify and encourage the potential of all staff.
• Organise and develop a programme of induction and orientation of all new staff.

We are open to speaking to people currently living in Ireland with the relevant requirements and would also be able to assist overseas / Expat workers looking to return to Ireland.

Please apply through the link provided or send your cv direct to lmurphy@medforce.ie and we will come back to you as soon as possible to answer any queries or provide extra advice/information.

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