Assistant Director of Nursing - Blackrock

The Fern Dean Nursing Home in Blackrock , is currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Nursing.

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will report directly to the Operations Manager (PIC). The successful candidate will assist in maintaining and enhancing the professional services and provision of care to residents, managing all operational matters on their Unit (clinical and non) to improve resident outcomes.

The primary role of the ADON will be one of professional and business leadership in the day to day operations of the Unit. To achieve this, the ADON will be required to fulfil, in line with documented policies and procedures, line manager responsibilities on a day to day basis in the following areas:

1.Governance and Management

2. Clinical care

3. Social care

4. Transitions, transfers and occupancy management

5. Family support

6. HR management

7. Financial and administration management

8. Facility management

The successful candidate must hold the following qualifications and experience to fulfil 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.

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.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• Pension Contribution

• Death in Service and Disability Cover

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Career Progression and ongoing training and development opportunities

Candidates Must have experience in working in a nursing home or care of the Elderly environment in Ireland