Job Description

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting a Director of Nursing on behalf of a Meath based Nursing Home.

This is a full time permanent contract working 39 hours per week.

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care and service to the resident, and their family members/representatives, in this care Home is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of t nursing home group.
• Promote and maintain resident safety and provide quality care through respecting the dignity, privacy and rights of the resident.
• Ensure all staff are aware that the Care Home is operated in a manner that respects the age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family status, civil status, race, religious beliefs and ethnic and cultural back¬ground of each resident.
• Develop relationships with residents, which facilitates resident autonomy, informed choice and evidence-based decision-making.
• Encourage recognition of the resident as an individual; ensuring residents’ rights, needs and comfort are given priority during the provision of care.
• Oversee the delivery of resident care together with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage the Care Home in a manner that maximises the resident’s capacity to exercise personal autonomy and choice.
• Be responsible in relation to Governance and Leadership.
• Be responsible for staff management
• Be responsible for in relation to Quality and Safety Management System
• Participate in the overall management of the Care Home as part of the Management Team.
• Be responsible for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:
Essential
• A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• 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
• Management qualifications
• Gerontology experience
• IT skills

Experience:
Essential:
• Minimum three years post graduate experience with a minimum of two years' experience in Care of the Older Person within the previous 6 years.
• Have not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social area.
Desirable:
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process.

Benefits:
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Substantial Pharmacy Staff Discount.
• 25 days AL
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Mobile access to rosters on-line.
• Rosters issued in advance.
• Monthly Staff Newsletter.
• Free Nutritious Meals on Duty.
• Paid Induction Training and In-House Mandatory Training.
• Access to Online Education Platform.
• Incentive Bonus for introducing new staff of €500 (T&C's apply).


For more information, call Louise on 015136740 ext 11 to view a full job description.

JOB-29847