3 Long Term Care jobs in Ireland

Job Type Permanent Full-Time Category Urgent Care Location Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland Job Details Role Title: Assistant Director of Nursing in Urgent Care Role Location: National A full-time and permanent position has arisen within Vhi for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Urgent Care, who is responsible for the provision of high quality and safe nursing service within Urgent Care. Urgent Care services are provided in Vhi 360 Clinics in Carrickmines, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Swords. The Assistant Director of Nursing will provide support to the Director of Nursing, ensuring excellence in patient care through a well-educated and highly motivated nursing team, and the effective and efficient use of resources. The post holder will provide professional leadership to nursing and Health Care Assistant (HCA) staff at all levels, fostering an enthusiastic, empowering, and committed work environment. They will support professional development, contribute to the development and implementation of nursing policies and strategies, and ensure the achievement of objectives. Additionally, they will proactively develop nursing roles in alignment with patient needs and Vhi Health & Wellbeing strategy. Benefits: Excellent company Pension Health Insurance Death in service Hybrid working environment Income Protection Role Purpose The ADON will work in partnership with the Clinical Director and Operations Manager of Urgent Care to develop the strategic direction of the services. They will ensure the service significantly contributes to the achievement of their service lines and effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained. Provide leadership to the nursing and HCA teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between all members. Work with the Clinical Director to ensure that the services provided are of the highest standard in accordance with our quality management framework. Maintain and comply with the quality accreditation programmes aligned to the service line. Promotes a culture which supports clinical audits within the nursing teams Works collaboratively with other professional leads to develop a culture which embeds clinical quality and patient safety, monitoring its effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence. Conducts investigations into complaints and adverse incidents with relevant directors as required. Prepare and submit management information in the format agreed including interpretation of data related to the Urgent Care service. Promote a style of leadership that develops and empowers staff, recognising achievements and providing support and assistance. Responsible for the nursing and HCA team within the assigned area of responsibility, performing and overseeing personal/professional development plans, related KPIs, and succession planning in collaboration with the Clinical Director & National Operations Lead. Provides and embeds mentorship, coaching, and supervision opportunities to support individual development. Works in partnership with the Clinical Director and Operational Manager to balance the challenges of providing high-quality, safe services with excellent outcomes, delivering efficiencies, and meeting the expectations of members. Manages nursing recruitment, retention, absenteeism, and professional development in collaboration with senior nursing team colleagues to ensure efficient and effective delivery of patient care. Provides and embeds mentorship, coaching, and supervision opportunities to support individual development. Ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and the competencies expected to deliver a safe service. Develop and integrate nursing research capacity within the nursing team. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. Takes responsibility for issues outside the immediate sphere of responsibility as required. Be willing to expand their remit to include a different service line in due course. Deputise for the Director of Nursing when required. Education & Experience Be registered on the General Nurse Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). MSc in Healthcare or Management related area or a commitment to complete. 7 years post registration experience within the last 9 years. Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience Minimum of 4 years' experience at CNM II level or above. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. Demonstrated alignment to Vhi values Skills and Abilities IT skills Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and key stakeholders involved in patient care. Demonstrate involvement in audit and research. Accessibility If you are a candidate with a disability and encounter difficulty accessing any part of this website or wish to discuss any matter relating to the accessibility of our building or services, please contact Reasonable Accommodations Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

We are currently recruiting for a DON for a brand new care home in North Dublin The ideal candidate will be a DON/Adon for at least 2 years and looking to step into an exciting new project where you can build and establish a great team providing top-level care. Role Responsibilities: Lead in the delivery of resident care. Enhance the person-centered approach. Lead and manage an enthusiastic team to work to their potential. Conduct internal audits and report on home KPI's Initial induction of staff and ongoing training and development of staff Encouragement of innovative practice Ensuring implementation and adherence to Company and HIQA standards. Candidate Requirements: Minimum of 3 years experience in a Senior Nursing Management position in the Care of the elderly (within the last 6 years). Post-registration management qualification (QQI Level 6 minimum) Currently registered with NMBI Proven track record of clinical, leadership, and people skills Thorough knowledge of HIQA standards, regulations, and the 'HEALTH ACT 2007' Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Proven track record in decision-making ability. Qualification in Gerontology is desirable. Skills: Nursing