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The post of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a senior clinical position which reports to the Director of Nursing. The role will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, managing the day-to-day clinical practices in the home, appropriate staff rostering, delegation and supervision, performance and development, clinical governance and assessment of risks. The ADON will work collaboratively with the DON and Healthcare Manager as part of the senior management team in the Nursing Home, providing clear communication and direction and deputising for the DON as required.
Job Responsibility:
Provide clinical leadership
Manage day-to-day clinical practices
Appropriate staff rostering, delegation and supervision
Performance and development
Clinical governance and assessment of risks
Work collaboratively with DON and Healthcare Manager
Deputise for DON as required
Ensure delivery of highest standards of nursing and social care
Conduct ward rounds
Review nursing documentation
Review residents at increased risk
Participate in handover
Ensure medication practices are carried out correctly
Undertake regular MAMS Medicines audits
Support CNMs
Carry out regular Performance Appraisals
Training, education, development and induction of staff
Assess education needs
Participate in staff interviews
Produce the roster
Carry out clinical audits
Monitor standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Carry out environmental and hand hygiene audits
Carry out medication, health & safety audits
Audit EpicCare
Interact with and support residents and families
Deal with complaints
Assist and liaise with multidisciplinary team
Ensure open, honest and clear communication
Act as team leader and role model
Supervise staff
Check staff rosters
Attend handovers
Implement Company Health and Safety Policy
Requirements:
First level registration
Registered on appropriate part of Irish live register
Evidence of continuous Professional Development
Previous management experience
Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within a senior management team
Sound decision making ability
Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative
Ability to work well and promote a team environment