Director Of Nursing - Wexford

Job Description Are you a Dedicated and Compassionate Director Of Nursing? Come join our team, as we provide an amazing living experience in a state of art, residential care facility, A place you can flourish and call home. We are delighted to invite suitable candidates to apply with Agape Global for a full-time Director Of Nursing position. Our values enable our teams to work and develop their relationships with residents and colleagues thus creating the best possible quality of care and working environment .   Responsibilities: ·         To manage all facets of the service to ensure a high standard of resident care always. ·         To provide support, advice and guidance to the Home by way of an on-call arrangement. ·         Plan and manage on call rota with Deputy Home Manager(s) and CNM’s. ·         To lead by example and be a role model to focus staff on resident care by fostering a person-centred approach underpinning the values and philosophy we hold in the nursing home. ·         Be involved in the recruitment, selection, induction, management and supervision of all new staff. ·         To manage and support all heads of department including nursing, household, maintenance and catering staff. ·         Educate and support staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures on a 24-hour basis. This will include some night monitoring visits. ·         Liaise with and communicate with MDT practitioners ensuring a person-centred service to the residents in our care. Requirements A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Evidence of continuous professional development. A post registration management qualification in health or a related field. Not less than 3 years' experience of nursing older persons within the previous 6 years. Not less than 3 years' experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area The ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, team members, management and external bodies e.g. HIQA, HSE, GPs etc. Post registration qualification in dementia care and gerontology, highly desirable. Benefits Competitive salary Enhanced holiday entitlement Career advancement opportunities as part of a successful group Employee Assistance Programme Free car parking Subsidised meals Requirements NMBI