Director of Nursing - 1 year Maternity Leave Contract

About Silver Stream: Silver Stream Healthcare Group is renowned for excellent employment and professional development opportunities. We're dedicated to attracting and retaining a staff that embodies professionalism and dedication, contributing to the highest level of care for our residents. Through significant investment in staff development and training, our care teams are well-versed in international best practices and the latest advancements in residential elderly care.

Job Purpose: We are a large Nursing Home Group seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the nursing team and oversee the delivery of high-quality resident care in our Leeson Park Nursing home. The Director of Nursing has a pivotal role in creating the vision and culture for the service, having overarching responsibility for service planning, coordination and management of activity and resources and leading on the implementation of change.

They will empower staff to support older people to continue to exercise independence. Job Background Silver Stream Healthcare Group one of the largest private residential provider in Ireland for the residential care. Silver Stream Group operates with 11 Nursing Homes across Ireland. The company has a portfolio of 862 residential beds and is providing care to long term, respite, dementia, convalescence and other resident’s needs.

Along with Director OF Nursing this role holder is required to plan, direct and supervise all nursing and care services, to the highest of standards within the Home.

Roles & Responsibilities: Establishing and executing nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to uphold the delivery of high-quality residents’ care. Offering guidance and support to the nursing team, aiding them in achieving performance goals. Monitoring resident care outcomes and quality metrics, identifying areas for enhancement in the process.

Effectively manage staffing levels to secure ample coverage while minimizing operational costs. Supervising training initiatives for new nurses and facilitate continuous professional development for existing staff. Working collaboratively to develop and implement a strategic business plan and budget for the facility. This involves maximizing occupancy and ensuring prudent cost controls across all departments while upholding quality standards.

Collaborate directly with the Finance Controller (FC) and the finance department to ensure the punctual submission of financial information. ·Foster collaboration with other departments to facilitate effective interdisciplinary care. Ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory requirements pertinent to the nursing home setting.

Minimum 3 years of experience within last 6 years, in a leadership role in a Nursing home Leadership Embraces organisational change and initiatives. Convincingly communicates benefits of change to others. Shows strong initiative; can work outside of standard protocol when necessary. Able to bring new ideas/initiative to fruition.

Problem Solving & Decision Making Able to act quickly to address urgent matters. Demonstrates lateral thinking to generate non-obvious solutions to problems. Grasps how all decisions (both big and small) might affect others. Planning & Organising Ensures most effective allocation and use of resources. Anticipates problems and issues and takes preventative action to address these.

Can multi-task, without losing focus. Manages competing and changing priorities. Essential Criteria: Registered on the Live Register in the General Division of the Register of Nurses as maintained by the NMBI. Management Qualification Minimum 3 years of experience within last 6 years, in a leadership role in a Nursing home Strong understanding of nursing practices, HIQA regulations, and industry trends Have a full understanding of the National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People.

Have wide general nursing experience and proven leadership qualities. Have experience/ qualification in /Gerontology. Evidence of consistent updating of clinical skills and knowledge. Demonstrable coaching & development skills within clinical practice Competent and confident IT skills. Has worked with or has a knowledge of caring for people with dementia Key Competencies: Excellent organisational skills, self-motivated and self-starter Excellent verbal and communication skills Willingness to learn and work as part of a multi departmental team Dedicated, reliability and flexible approach to work Ability to set high personal standards of performance and delivery of desired results Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to work on your own initiative Responsible and mature approach to work