Assistant Director of Nursing

at  Highfield Healthcare

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of training plan to meet the HIQA mandatory training requirements including monitoring and managing the uptake to ensure compliance
• Provide support/advice to those engaging in continuous professional development in his/her area of responsibility.
• Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training, and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Participate in in-service training, orientation programmes and appraisals of all nursing staff.
• Participate in nurse training programmes and any other programmes pertaining to future developments.
• Provide support, clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development of relevant staff.
• Engage in performance review processes for self and staff including development of personal development planning e.g., by setting own and staff objectives and providing and receiving feedback.

Health & Safety/ Risk Management:

• Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations.
• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.
• Support the adaptation of an integrated approach to the management of clinical and operational management risks
• Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of Health and Safety statements, as appropriate.
• Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person(s).
• Maintain a feedback mechanism and report to senior management where appropriate.
• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
• Ensure adherence to policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty. Ensure advice of relevant stakeholders is sought prior to procurement.
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
• Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Candidates Must:

• Be registered on the General Division of (NMBI) Nursing & Midwifery Board Ireland
• Have 7 years post registration general nursing experience and 5 years nursing management experience.
• Possess a relevant management course and evidence of continuous professional development
• Have proven clinical and professional managerial abilities, including leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Have the requisite level of clinical leadership, managerial, organisational, and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties associated with the post.

PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrate a high degree of commitment, professionalism, and dedication to the philosophy of quality health care provision.
• Demonstrate a commitment and participation in Continuous Professional Development.
• Demonstrate evidence of policy development and the ability to translate policy into actions
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality audit/assurance systems.
• Demonstrate specific knowledge of HIQA standards and relevant regulatory requirements.

COMMUNICATION INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to present compelling arguments by understanding and anticipating the agendas of others; including the ability to use information and facts to build an effective case; involve and consult with key stakeholders tactfully and listen to their views.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships/work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Balances diplomacy with assertiveness.
• Demonstrate the ability to negotiate effectively.
• Demonstrate evidence of influencing skills in a complex work environment

NOTE:

This job description reflects the present requirements and may be subject to review and change based on the business needs of the organisation. The post holder may be requested to undertake other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing in response to emerging requirements.

PURPOSE OF THE POST/POST SUMMARY

The ADON, Older Persons, will play a pivotal role in the leading out on the development and ensuring the services are planned, organised, and delivered in a safe and effective way. Outcome focused integrated care is a key requirement associated with the role. The postholder will plan, organise lead and manage and ensure the required level of oversight necessary for to support safe standards and the quality of nursing care. The post holder will be work with various health care professionals in the pursuit of these objectives and will provide leadership and support for the nursing teams and care staff.
Key aspects of the role will require the post holder to implement quality assurance initiatives, manage the effective and efficient use of resources, meet regulatory requirements, build coherent teams and network, delegate, and work through others in order to build team capacity. There will be a strong focus on the provision of clinical leadership and outcome focussed care.
The post holder supports the Director of Nursing/PIC in his/her overall management of the Elmhurst/Desmond Nursing Home to include the continued development of the services and deliver the overall service objectives.

PROFESSIONAL /CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to residents in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland guidelines, legislative requirements, HSE regional and local operational procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information Quality Authorities (HIQA) standard.
• Work closely with the nursing team and nurse management colleagues in developing and maintaining nursing standards and in the pursuit of continuous quality improvement.
• Manage, monitor, and evaluate professional and clinical standards of nursing care ensuring an evidence-based care planning approach.
• Participate with teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with the other team members and the wider multi-disciplinary teams.
• Facilitate co-ordination, cooperation, and liaison across health care teams.
• Formulate, manage, and implement best practice policies and procedures.
• Ensure that residents and others are treated with dignity and respect and the residents’ needs are central to the decision-making process.
• Adhere and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols, and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics, and legislation.
• Participate in development of quality initiatives including clinical audit, standard setting, investigation of complaints and untoward incidents.