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Director of Nursing
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St Marthas Nursing Home is a modern, purpose built 36 bed nursing home, located in a quiet cul-de-sac in in the market town of Charleville.
We are now inviting applications for the position of Director of Nursing.
What does the role entail?
Quality of Care Responsibilities
To Ensure The Delivery Of The Highest Standards Of Nursing And Social Care Which Meet The Individual Needs Of Each Resident Through Implementation Of
- The Companys Quality of Care System
- Clinical practice in the home meets Regulations & Standards
- Monitoring of clinical practice through individualised plans of care for each resident
- Conducting internal audits and following up on results of same
- Initial induction of staff and ongoing training and development of staff
- Encouragement of innovative practice
- Ensuring implementation and adherence to Company and HIQA standards, procedures and guidelines
Financial Administration Responsibilities
- Maintenance of administrative procedures in the absence of the Administrator
- Monitoring of administrative procedures
- Knowledge of residents fee income, funding source, fee arrears, personal allowance, financial records
- Management of the Community Units budget.
- Have an understanding of legislative requirements regarding the financial affairs of mentally impaired people
General Management
- Conducting regular communication meetings with all clinical staff
- Establish a good rapport with external community agencies bringing the local community into the Home and facilitating residents to attend functions/activities within the local community
- Liaise with Marketing to maximise opportunities to ensure the Home has a high profile in the local community
- Monitor all complaints ensuring that each is documented to include the investigation and outcome
Environment
- Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others
- Implement regular fire training and evacuation plans
- Ensure catering meets HACCP standards and is to the highest quality & variety
- Ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the home is to the highest standard
- Ensure a preventative maintenance programme is in place and implemented
Human Resources Function
- Participate in the selection and interviewing of staff
- Conduct regular training needs analysis
- Ensure HR practices within the Home comply with all current employment legislationwith regard to clinical matters
- Ensure all registered nurses employed in the Home are on the "live" Register
What are the Qualifications Skills & Attributes required?
- Qualified RGN with at least3 years experience in the last 6 years in care of the olderperson.
- Post registration management qualificationin health or a related field.
- Noless than 3 years experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area.
- Registered on appropriate part of NMBI live register.
- Proven track record in healthcare clinical management.
- Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
- Sound decision making ability and results driven.
- Good appreciation of finance issues.
- Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
- Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
- Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company.
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
Note
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically.
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Nursing Leadership Management Aged Care
Director Of Nursing
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This is a full-time on-site role for a Director of Nursing located in Meath Hill. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and maintaining high standards of care. Key day-to-day tasks include developing and implementing nursing policies, managing budgets, leading staff training and development, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.
Qualifications
- Leadership, management, and supervisory skills in a healthcare setting
- Strong knowledge of nursing practices and healthcare regulations
- Experience in developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in budgeting and financial management
- Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field; a Master's degree is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Director of Nursing
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Director of Nursing – Permanent/Full-time
The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading the nursing team as part of a wider multidisciplinary approach at St John of God University Hospital and for the strategic and operational effectiveness of the service. As a member of the Executive Management Team, the post holder will contribute significantly to the strategic planning process. S/he will be required to identify and implement new service developments and improvements and to manage the changes in nursing practice and policy as required. They will be responsible for leading the delivery of forward thinking, compassionate, human rights based and regulatory compliant nursing service which is effective, efficient, safe and quality-assured providing for best in class practice.
The Director of Nursing is principally concerned with policy matters, the co-ordination of activities, ensuring that all nursing personnel are facilitated and trained to carry out their roles and ensuring that these functions are effectively and efficiently implemented. In so doing, the post holder will ensure the provision of such leadership in accordance with the ethos and values of SJOGUH.
Essential Qualifications:
- Not less than five years experience in senior nursing management roles in an acute mental healthcare setting.
- Significant acute in-patient mental health nursing experience within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Excellent understanding of Clinical Governance, Service Planning, Service Provision and Resource Management and Regulatory Compliance.
- Excellent experience in the area of Education, Research and Practice Development
Director of Nursing
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Cahercalla Community Care are now inviting applications for the position of Director of Nursing.
What does the role entail?
Quality of Care Responsibilities
To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident through implementation of:
- The Company's Quality of Care System.
- Clinical practice in the home meets Regulations & Standards.
- Monitoring of clinical practice through individualised plans of care for each resident.
- Conducting internal audits and following up on results of same.
- Initial induction of staff and ongoing training and development of staff.
- Encouragement of innovative practice.
- Ensuring implementation and adherence to Company and HIQA standards, procedures and guidelines.
Financial Administration Responsibilities
- Maintenance of administrative procedures in the absence of the Administrator.
- Monitoring of administrative procedures.
- Knowledge of resident's fee income, funding source, fee arrears, personal allowance, financial records.
- Management of the Community Unit's budget.
- Understand legislative requirements regarding the financial affairs of mentally impaired people.
General Management
- Conducting regular communication meetings with all clinical staff.
- Establish a good rapport with external community agencies bringing the local community into the Home and facilitating residents to attend functions/activities within the local community.
- Liaise with Marketing to maximise opportunities to ensure the Home has a high profile in the local community.
- Monitor all complaints ensuring that each is documented to include the investigation and outcome.
Environment
- Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents, and others.
- Implement regular fire training and evacuation plans.
- Ensure catering meets HACCP standards and is to the highest quality & variety.
- Ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the home is to the highest standard.
- Ensure a preventative maintenance programme is in place and implemented.
Human Resources Function
- Participate in the selection and interviewing of staff.
- Conduct regular training needs analysis.
- Ensure HR practices within the Home comply with all current employment legislation.
- Ensure all registered nurses employed in the Home are on the "live" NMBI Register.
What are the Qualifications Skills & Attributes required?
- Qualified RGN with at least 3 years' experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person.
- Post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
- No less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area.
- Registered on appropriate part of NMBI live register.
- Proven track record in healthcare clinical management.
- Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
- Sound decision making ability and results driven.
- Good appreciation of finance issues.
- Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
- Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
- Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company.
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
Note
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically.
Director of Nursing
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Applications are invited for the position of Person in Charge at Middletown Nursing Home & Retirement Village, Gorey, County Wexford. We are now seeking an experienced and compassionate Person in Charge (PIC) to lead both the nursing home and the retirement village. This is a pivotal leadership role, combining strong clinical oversight with people-focused management and operational excellence.
As part of the Evergreen Care group, Middletown Nursing Home and Retirement Village are dedicated to providing person-centred, high-quality care to our residents in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. Alongside our nursing home, we are proud to manage a vibrant retirement village, offering independent living with the reassurance of support on hand when needed.
Role & Responsibilities
As Person in Charge, you will:
- Provide overall leadership and governance of the nursing home and retirement village, ensuring residents experience the highest standards of clinical and personal care.
- Always represent the nursing home a senior manager and act in the best interest of the nursing home and its residents and the wider Evergreen Care group
- Manage the extension registration of the nursing home and ensure compliance with all HIQA and statutory requirements.
- Build and sustain a culture where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion, and where staff feel supported, empowered, and valued.
- Lead a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective workforce planning, supervision, and ongoing staff development.
- Oversee all aspects of operational management, including clinical governance, occupancy levels, budgets, health & safety, and regulatory reporting.
- Ensure seamless communication and collaboration with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery across both the nursing home and retirement village.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications;
- Minimum 5 years' experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing / Director of Nursing
- Excellent knowledge of HIQA standards
- Be registered with NMBI or be entitled to be so registered
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
- Possesses the clinical, administrative and leadership capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
Why Choose Us:
- Competitive salary
- A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
- Flexible working
- Free on-site parking
- Fantastic ongoing training program and up-skill opportunities
Position is subject to Garda vetting and reference checks. Middletown Nursing Home & Retirement Village is an equal opportunities employer.
About Us:
Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long and short term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates twelve Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care
To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It's not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Director of Nursing
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Director of Nursing | Craddock House Nursing Home, Co. Kildare
Craddock House Nursing Home
is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved this by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.
It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.
Our core company values:
Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership
Craddock House Nursing Home, provides a positive living experience for people in a place they can flourish and call home. We are delighted to invite suitable candidates to apply for the Director of Nursing position.
Job Profile:
The primary role of the Director of Nursing will be one of professional and business leadership in the day-to-day operations of the home To achieve this, the Director of Nursing will be required to fulfil, in line with documented policies and procedures, line manager responsibilities in the following areas:
- Governance and Management
- Clinical care
- Social care
- Transitions, transfers and occupancy management
- Family support
- HR management
- Financial and administration management
- Facility management
What we offer:
- Highly competitive salary
- Pension contribution
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Career advancement opportunities as part of a successful group
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free car parking
- Subsidised meals
The successful candidate must hold the following qualifications and experience to fulfill the requirements of this role:
- A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
- Not less than 3 years' experience of nursing older persons within the previous 6 years.
- Not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area
- The ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, team members, management and external bodies e.g. HIQA, HSE, GPs etc.
- Post registration qualification in dementia care and gerontology, highly desirable.
Why work for us?
We are renowned for teamwork and excellent provision of care. Offering flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning and developmental opportunities. We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.
Nursing Site Manager
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Job Title: Nursing Site Manager
Department: Nursing Administration
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (Full-Time)
Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.
Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.
Role Purpose
The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of nursing practice. As a key member of the senior nursing team, the Nursing Site Manager (NSM) will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills, working collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Senior Management Colleagues, Heads of Departments, Clinical Nurse Managers and Allied Health Professionals. This role also involves communication and collaboration with the Consultants, ensuring efficient and effective care of their patients. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, bracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. The role will require some flexibility and will consist of a combination of day and night shifts to ensure continuity of care on a 24hour basis.
Qualifications/Experience
Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
5 years' experience in an acute hospital setting
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the development and delivery of a comprehensive service, meeting a full range of key targets and making significant improvements
Worked with a diverse range of stakeholders internal and external to achieve successful outcomes
A proactive, hands on 'can do' attitude
Demonstrated capability in change management
Hold an up to date ACLS course or a willingness to undertake same.
A health care management qualification is desirable at third level/ or level 9 on the National Qualification Authority of Ireland (NQAI.)
Previous Management Experience
Key Responsibilities
Operations
- Be responsible for the safe and effective operations of Nursing services towards ensuring patients have safe and timely access to services, expertise and support on a 24 hour basis.
- Provide clinical leadership, support, expertise and managerial advice to all staff in the clinical area
- Ensure that the day-to-day activities and resources of the hospital are managed and co-ordinated throughout, so that a first class patient focused service is delivered
Be aware of all policies in relation to fire prevention, moving and handling, major emergency, waste management and risk management and implement these.
- Promote and maintain a high standard of nursing care, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients and staff and maintain an excellent hospital image at all times. Support service areas in day to day operational delivery of services and manage any professional or operation issues that required action and escalation.
- Provide leadership and support to the nurse managers to enable and empower them to deliver high quality safe patient care and ensure agreed objectives and policies set are achieved.
- Provide continuous improvement recommendations to the Director of Nursing and wider executive team where necessary.
- Develop effective workforce planning in conjunction with CNM's. Be able to forecast trends regarding skill/case mix to ensure effective short- and long-term workforce planning.
- Ensure that all nursing and support services are managed to optimise effectiveness, quality, safety and efficiency.
- Ensure co-ordination of staff deployment across service units/wards to meet fluctuations in demand.
- Evaluate the systems of nursing care delivery and recommend changes in nursing procedures, practices and policies in order to reflect an evidence-based practice approach to service delivery working closely with Nursing practice development department in the hospital.
- Participate in inter-disciplinary and inter-service policy planning groups in order to effect optimal clinical and non-clinical service delivery to service units/wards.
- Provide reports on matters affecting the implementation and monitoring of the service plans against the targets set.
- Manage and control agency and bank utilisation across the hospital.
- Be responsible for effective Bed utilisation in collaboration with CNM's by reviewing booking forms and highlighting opportunities for maximising utilisation through cost effective patient management and facilitating out of hours and emergency bookings in conjunction with discharge planning.
- Maintain an accurate and timely knowledge of bed availability using the "Hospital Status at a Glance" lean methodology. To ensure real-time patient discharge and admissions is recorded and beds assigned for patient care in accordance with hospital policies.
- To manage the split of urgent/emergency and scheduled/ elective care to effect the daily placement of unscheduled and scheduled admissions efficiently.
- To collaborate with information systems in collating data on the frequency of peaks and troughs of bed usage etc. in order that the hospital management can be better informed and work towards more effective bed utilisation and occupancy
Participate in internal performance meetings and have a full working knowledge of patient's access in line with service areas.
Assist with corporate initiatives aimed at cost effectiveness and improving patient flow.
- Support CNM's and Patient Flow Manager in actively managing complex discharge planning situations
- Proactively manage patients lengths of stay
- Support and manage all staff including medical staff, ensuring good systems are in place for annual leave, sick leave and appropriate plans in place for replacing staff including short notice absence.
- Liaise with household services and Infection Control Department to ensure cleaning services are of highest standards and auditing compliance with relevant standards.
- Conduct audits of charts, daily entries and communication boards.
- Working with the nurse managers to ensure the effective implementation of key projects to agreed timelines and budgets and ensure targets are met.
- Develop a process of effective team work through the nursing function and with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure that an effective working relationship is maintained between nursing departments and support functions.
- Establish collaborative relationships with external stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
- Contribute to relevant committees and working groups as requested by Director of Nursing.
- Act as an agent of change throughout the organisation to enable the organisation to grow and develop its services.
- Monitor and regularly review the patient journey and staffing requirements to improve productivity. Organise and manage available nursing resources within approved budgetary allocations. Identify potential savings.
Contribute to investigation of adverse occurrences, medication incidents and patient complaints with accountability for drafting responses and implementing corrective action and preventative actions.
Attend and report to professional nursing accountability and review/network meetings as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Ensure robust clinical governance and risk management systems are in place and adhered to within the service areas and manage any area of noncompliance regarding governance arrangements and patient safety.
Participate, lead and assist with the delivery of Quality improvement and cost reduction and transforming nursing care in line with best practice.
Ensure the clinical areas are provided with advice and information required to formulate policies, decide priorities, set and achieve objectives and monitor progress in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing and Director of Nursing.
Ensure effective use of equipment, resources and facilities within the division to maximise patient care and services.
Review the organisation plan within your remit of responsibility and establishment levels and ensure that each is consistent with achieving objectives and recommend change where appropriate.
People Management
- Provide clinical and management leadership and ensure an effective learning environment for the multidisciplinary team and taking an active part in the delivery of care as appropriate.
- Work within the code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, participation in the development of the Scope of Practice and provide strong professional leadership and direction for nursing services.
Promote an environment that is conducive to the development of best practice, enhances staff retention and promotes good industrial relations.
Maintain a high level of staff morale, promoting good communication, team spirit and job satisfaction among members of the multidisciplinary team. Strive to ensure that staff are accountable, responsible and have authority to practice and manage within their roles.
Play a role in the recruitment and selection of nursing and support staff for the service.
Ensure that all new nursing and support staff receive an adequate orientation and induction programme, have a clear understanding of their duties, responsibilities and standards of performance at all times.
Ensure that staff nurses are effectively supported with annual reviews and the development of personal development plans.
Oversee the provision of a duty roster that ensures resources are deployed effectively and efficiently to cope with fluctuations in workload, case complexity, adequate skills mix, planned Unit/Ward activity or staff absence difficulties.
Liaise with the ADON's with respect to issues/ challenges around staff allocation and skill mix, whilst assisting the ADON's in managing staff allocation across the hospital at all times, maintaining site safety and reducing risks associated with same, demonstrating an appropriate and measured response to such challenges.
Comply with all HR system and policy requirements including recording of relevant data
Establish a formal mechanism for communication among the nursing team including schedules for staff meetings.
Maintain good employee relations and promote good communication with all relevant staff
Learning and Education
- Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
- Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research.
- Act as practice supervisor and assessor (where appropriate) for nursing staff undertaking training to expand their clinical skills, professional and leadership development.
- Ensure ongoing professional development for nursing staff and that they have a clear understanding of the care and environmental standards they are expected to maintain and take prompt corrective action to rectify poor performance.
- Attend and participate in development programmes on an ongoing basis and sharing knowledge with other members of the nursing team.
- Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the team.
- Assist in the training of nursing support staff.
- Identify and inform the Learning and Education Team of any training and professional development requirements.
- Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.
- Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.
Quality Improvement and Risk Management
- Ensure that there is compliance with all relevant Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for dealing with regulatory or professional bodies and inspections.
- Promote patient centred care at all times and ensure compliance with hourly rounding and other initiatives to enhance care
- Support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree.
- Ensure compliance with JCI standards and take leadership role with implementation of change and quality improvement initiatives as required. Lead out on relevant standards as indicated by Head of Quality and Patient Safety.
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of corrective action, where required, to ensure compliance with other national standards, e.g. JCI, HIQA, JAG, QA programmes, etc.
Encourage continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required.
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department involving the team in continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging innovation.
- Participate fully in the requirement of the hospital's risk management programme.
- Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.
- Provide clinical nursing leadership in proactively addressing ethical and quality of service issues with multidisciplinary team members and hospital management.
- Develop a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines.
- Maintain a feedback mechanism and report to Director of Nursing and senior management when appropriate.
- Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others
Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?
At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:
Competitive salary
Onsite parking
Pension
Annual bonus*
Discounted cafe
Sports and Social club
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted onsite pharmacy
Please Note:
Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at
It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.
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Clinical Nursing Manager
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Clinical Nursing Manager I – Permanent, Full-Time
The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 at St John of God Hospital plays a pivotal role in assisting the Clinical Nurse Manager in the management on a daily basis of the wards/areas of responsibility, whilst ensuring the efficient and effective use of available resources in the provision of the highest standards of nursing care within the remit of best evidence based practice.
Essential Qualifications:
Evidence of current registration on the Psychiatric division of the register maintained by An Bord Altranais or be eligible to register
Nursing experience at senior ward level
High capacity for responsibility
Team player.
Ability to lead the change process, from problem recognition to change implementation and evaluation.
Ability to co-ordinate and motivate self and others in service delivery.
Ability to form effective interpersonal relationships which are sensitive to the diversity of personnel with whom you work.
Nursing Home Chef
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Greenhill Nursing Home Carrick on Suir are seeking an experienced full time chef to help enrich the lives of our residents by providing high quality, fresh meals catered to a range of dietary requirements. The chef is an integral part of the day to day running of the nursing home. We are looking for a proactive, encouraging person to train and provide guidance to our kitchen assistants, while providing an enriching dining experience for our residents.
Qualifications
Proven culinary expertise/qualification with knowledge of HACCP guidelines, hygiene and food safety regulations
Previous experience in a medical/care of the elderly setting an advantage working with different food textures
In depth knowledge of dietary requirements catering to diabetic diets etc.
Experience in effectively managing a kitchen in terms of stock rotation, ordering, supervising kitchen assistants, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a hands on approach ensuring preparation is done in a timely manner ahead of resident meal times
Be an organized individual able to maintain relevant documentation, attend in house meetings as required and support a safe, compliant work environment
Successful candidates will be subject to garda vetting.
Manual handling essential and further training for the nursing home environment will be provided
Salary negotiable depending on experience
Flexibility required across weekdays and weekends
Hours 7.30am - 5pm, across 4-5 days per week
If this sounds like you please apply through the advertisement or send your CV and cover letter to and join our dynamic, growing team
Director of Nursing
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Position: Director of Nursing (DON) – Aged Care – (Co. Meath)
Location: Permanent - On site / Co. Meath, Ireland
Job type: – Immediate Start
Salary Range: (DOE)
Our client is an aged-care facility committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to care of the elderly.
Position Description:
- Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care and service to the resident, and their family members/representatives, and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the client.
- 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 facility is operated in a manner that respects the age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family status, civil status, race, religious beliefs and ethnic and cultural background 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 facility 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 facility 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.
You will have access to:
- Employee Assistance Program.
- PRSA Pension Fund.
- Substantial Pharmacy Staff Discount.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Mobile access to rosters on-line.
- Rosters issued in advance.
- Opportunities to progress your career.
- Monthly Staff Newsletter.
- Competitive Rates of Pay.
- Free Uniform.
- Free Nutritious Meals on Duty.
- Paid Induction Training and In-House Mandatory Training.
- Access to Online Education Platform.
Please apply through the link provided or send your cv direct to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €58,617.24-€96,237.92 per year
Work Location: In person