Assistant Director Of Nursing

Are you a caring and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing

Come join our Wicklow team we provide an amazing living experience in a place you can flourish and call home. We are delighted to invite suitable candidates to apply with Agape Global for a fulltime Assistant Director of Nursing position.

Professionalism Loyalty Benevolence and Humility are the key values that guide the commitment of our employees.

These 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:

1. Ensure all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Nursing Home and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents.

2.Interact with Residents to ensure that their health care needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate. Liaise with the District Nurse regarding Residents health care needs.

3. Report any illhealth amongst Residents and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.

4. Ensure meals are of sufficient quantity and good quality and that Resident s dietary

needs are met.

5. Undertake general nursing work & personal care as appropriate.

6. Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the necessary records as per NMBI and Company guidelines.

7. Support and assist the Home Manager in auditing Care Plan documentation to ensure best practice.

8. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents.

9. Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and dignity and that promote their independence.

10. Liaise with Director of Nursing to provide on call cover for holidays and every alternate weekend (at a maximum).

Requirements

Current NMBI Registration

Previous management/supervisory experience

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Team player

Genuine interest in working with our Client group

Certification of Garda Vetting Unit clearance

Care for the Elderly experience / qualification

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rates.
  
• Employee Assistance & Well Being Programmes.
  
• Full and Part Time Guaranteed Contracts.
  
• Free Parking.
  
• Uniform provided.
  
• Additional site specific Benefits