Sonas Nursing Home have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Nursing to join the team in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland.

As a member of our team, you will be there to help our residents through the day with compassion, dignity and respect. In turn, you receive many benefits of working for Sonas Nursing Homes:

• Financial support with RCSI Exams where applicable.
• Support with visa applications where applicable.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Free meals while on duty
• Friendly & supportive working environment
• Refer a Friend Bonus Payment Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Induction Training Program
• Education Assistance Program

About Us: Since its inception almost twenty years ago, Sonas Nursing Home has expanded around the country and now operates 12 nursing homes nationwide. At Sonas we believe that our Teams are the most important element of our service. As a Sonas Employee, you will be empowered to achieve more and advance in your career. Our Vision is to be the best national Provider of Residential care in Ireland and to provide a place of work where every single person can excel.

Role Summary: The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for directing and coordinating the management of the nursing home, establishing and maintaing a standard of residential care and activities. Support and assist the Person In Charge in coordinating the management of all staff ensuring to establish and maintain the standard as set out by Sonas and Statutory Regulations. To establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• In the absence of the Person in Charge; undertake the role and responsibilities of the PIC in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and HIQA National Quality Standards.
• Support and assist the PIC in overseeing the organisation, management and operations of all aspects of the Nursing Home in coordination with the registered provider.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to staff thus improving standards and maintaining a high morale amongst the team.
• Establish and maintain a residential setting where residents are supported and valued every day.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
• Contribute to the safeguarding of residents, taking steps to protect residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to inform the relevant parties of any concerns.
• Fully responsible for overseeing the organisation, management and operations of all aspects of the Nursing Home ensuring adequate staffing levels to maintain the highest standards of care delivery and smooth running of the Nursing Home.
• Act as a resource to nursing staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Must be available to work day, night and weekend shifts when required.

Education & Qualifications:

• Third Level Degree in Nursing.
• Registered with An Bord Altranais and hold an active PIN.
• Current and valid Infection Control, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling, Medication Management, Dementia, CPR, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).
• Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or equivalent is essential. In the absence of such a qualification, the appointee will be required to undertake such training.
• Post-registration qualification in Gerontology or Dementia Care is desirable.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ post-registration nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a Nursing Home environment.
• Minimum 1-year work experience in a management capacity is desirable.
• Experience in leading, motivating and supporting an effective and efficient team.
• Proven clinical competence and passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people.

How to Apply:

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All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Sonas is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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