Assistant Director of Nursing

We have a fantastic opening for a Assistant Director of Nursing at a reputable Nursing Home in the Kildare area! Are you a Nurse that is passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have excellent leadership and communication skills? Assist with hiring, training nurses and monitor nurses. Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.

Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts. Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies. Assisting in budget preparation and expense management. Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints. Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements. Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.

Requirements

Have not less than 3 years’ management experience of nursing older persons in the last 6 years Have a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience Have in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulatory inspection activity as they pertain to residential care centres Hold a third-level qualification in management Have the ability to manage one’s own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands at short notice Demonstrate an ability to embrace change and be committed to continuous improvement and learning throughout the residential care home Have the skill to influence others, build constructive relationships and achieve outcomes Promote an ethos and culture of quality assurance within the clinical area, identifying and establishing benchmarks and KPIs in consultation with the Director of Nursing Be a Registered General Nurse Be available to work flexible hours when required Benefits Competitive salary, depending on experience Continuous Professional Development and training Employee Assistance Programme A supportive organisation Refer a friend bonus Free onsite parking