Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing Required 

Our client is a new modern gerontology and rehabilitation facility based in Galway. Due to a recent promotion they are looking for a Director of Nursing to join them on a full time perm basis. The successful candidate will not have any HIQA responsibilities and will be supported by the operations manager and senior management team. 

This role would suit a current director of nursing who is looking to step away from HIQA or a ADON looking for a step up in there career. 

Duties of the Successful Director of Nursing:

• You will undertake the role and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in line with the Health Act 2007. Please note there is no HIQA responsibility to this role
• To be familiar with and to adhere to the local safety statement (risk assessments and standard operating procedures) always.
• To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures. 
• To use company IT systems as instructed and to never share your passwords with another or do anything likely to result in the unutilised disclosure of company and or personal data as defined under the General Data Protects Regulations (GDPR).
• To act responsibly, at all-times, and to co-operate with our regulators in the very best interests of our service and the people who use them. 
• To maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the Safety, Health and welfare for yourself, your colleagues, our service users and residents and any other persons in so far as is reasonable and practicable.  

The Successful Director of Nursing Will Require:

• Minimum of 3 Years Management Experience – CNM, ADON OR DON
• Must be a registered nurse (on, or eligible to be on, the live register of nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, NMBI.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with residents, relatives/visitors, employees, management, and external bodies e.g. GPs, hospitals, HSE, HIQA, etc.
• Computer literate with excellent communication, organisation, leadership and time management skills

For more information Contact Amy via amy.dormer@peglobal.net