LEARNING AND EDUCATION

• Provide professional and personal development opportunities for all nursing and support staff working with the relevant Learning and Education specialists to develop an appropriate programme of learning and education based on a planned (individual, department and organisation) training needs assessment.
• Oversee that the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
• Maintain accurate records of all study leave and education resources used.
• Working with the CNMs develop and implement an enhanced and consistent staff competence assessment process across the various Wards/Units.
• Facilitate study days and leave for CNMs/nurses, in accordance with the BHHC Study Leave Policy and within budgeted allowances.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to evidence based teaching, learning and practice
• Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate.
• Provide support/advice to those engaging in continuous professional development in their area of responsibility.
• Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
Have at least seven years’ recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and at least three years at Clinical Nurse Manager 2 level or above
Have or be willing to undertake a relevant Master’s Degree Programme

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES AS PER THE BHHC COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK

Technical & Professional Expertise
Strategic Thinking
Empowering and enabling leadership style
A commitment to keeping up to date on quality, safety and clinical governance systems, and professional developments in nursing
Building & Maintaining Relationships
Effective co-ordination of resources
Analytical Skills
Resource Management & Proactive approach to planning
Results Driven & Accountable
Commitment to Quality
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
A high degree of commitment, professionalism and dedication to the philosophy of quality health care provision
IT Skills (Word / Excel / Meditech)

DESIRABLE SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

Presentation skills
Budgetary skills
Change management skills

JOB PURPOSE

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with the standards of nursing practice. The Assistant Director of Nursing will work with the Director of Nursing & Transformation Nursing in the overall operational and strategic management of the nursing service. They will be responsible for ensuring professional nursing standards are maintained in line with NMBI standards.
They will provide strategic leadership, operating in accordance with best practice National and International standards, accreditation and regulation. As a key member of the senior management team, the Assistant Director of Nursing will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. The successful candidate will also lead the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice in keeping with national and international best practice.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED AS A BASIC GUIDE TO THE SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION AND IS SUBJECT TO REGULAR REVIEW AND AMENDMENT. THE ROLE HOLDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE FLEXIBLE IN THIS POSITION AND IS EXPECTED TO FACILITATE WORKING ADDITIONAL HOURS ON OCCASION, WHEN REQUESTED.

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email hr@hermitageclinic.ie
Informal enquiries to Ms. Melanie McDonnell Director of Nursing and Transformation Melanie.McDonnell@blackrockhealth.com