Careers

Director of Nursing - Dunshaughlin Care Home

Last Updated: 31/03/2020

The Grace Healthcare Group is an established and renowned group of Nursing Homes throughout Ireland. We are currently seeking a Director of Nursing role in our facility in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath - Dunshaughlin Care Home.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care and service to the resident, and their family members/representatives, in Dunshaughlin Care Home  is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of Grace Healthcare.
• 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 Dunshaughlin Care Home 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 Dunshaughlin Care Home 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 Dunshaughlin Care Home 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.

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Substantial Pharmacy Staff Discount.
  
• 25 days AL
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
  
• Mobile access to rosters on-line.
  
• Rosters issued in advance.
  
• Monthly Staff Newsletter.
  
• Free Nutritious Meals on Duty.
  
• Paid Induction Training and In-House Mandatory Training.
  
• Access to Online Education Platform.
  
• Incentive Bonus for introducing new staff of €500 (T&C's apply).
  

Package Dependable on experience.
Please apply with your CV for more information.

Skills:

• DON Director of Nursing Management Nursing Home Elder Care Dementia