Assistant Director of Nursing

PE Global Healthcare recruiting for an ADON for a leading national Healthcare client based in Dublin.

Duties/Responsibilities

• To provide a nursing assessment of patients admitted to the service.
• To prepare for, participate in and attend ward rounds and other multi professional meetings, such as Tribunals and supporting the nursing team  to undertake this role.
• To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatments including the custody, storage and administration of medicines.
• To maintain a high standard of nursing care during procedures and treatments through supervision and instruction.
• To ensure patients’ rights are maintained and protected under the Mental Health Act.
• Assist the Director of Nursing to ensure that allocated staff are aware of Individual care plans and objectives, together with any set activities to be undertaken.
• Complete supervision and appraisals of junior staff members.
• To take charge of the Centre in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Nursing, exercise leadership within the service by ensuring sound organisation, good communication and relationships within the nursing team and the MDT.
• Inform the Director of Nursing and of any professional issues as necessary in line with NMBI codes of conduct and support with the initial investigations, as necessary.
• To partake in the planning and preparation for MHC visits and inspections.
• To take the lead in working alongside outside agencies to ensure effective communication across services. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.

Education/ Experience

• Registered on, or eligible to be on, the Psychiatric Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Post-registration qualification in healthcare management (QQ1 Level 8 or higher) or working towards and/or equivalent may be an advantage, or a contractual undertaking to acquire within 3 years from the date of appointment.
• A minimum of 5+ years post qualification/registration Psychiatric nursing experience.
• A minimum of 3+ years relevant experience in a management position within the area of Psychiatric nursing.
• Full Clean Driver Licence.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call David Obasohan on +353 83 203 3637 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to David.obasohan@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland**