What Does This Role Entail?
Clinical Practice
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Deliver the highest standards of nursing and social care to meet the individual needs of each resident.
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Ensure nursing home policies and best clinical standards are consistently applied.
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Collaborate with staff in all areas to maintain standards; identify concerns and work with the Director of Nursing on action plans.
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Review residents with pressure sores, falls, or clinical deterioration to ensure appropriate management plans are in place.
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Troubleshoot ongoing clinical and non-clinical issues, escalating to the Director of Nursing where necessary.
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Carry out comprehensive resident assessments and update care plans as needed.
Medication Management
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Supervise medication administration and compliance among nursing staff.
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Order and maintain monthly stock and inventory.
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Review medication audits with the Director of Nursing and implement improvements.
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Liaise with GPs and pharmacies regarding medication reviews and audits.
Staff Supervision & Training
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Work alongside and maintain a visible presence with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.
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Support Training & Development and Performance Appraisals for nursing and care staff, in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
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Ensure Care Assistants maintain a professional, caring approach and provide high standards of direct care.
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Implement and monitor the effectiveness of the Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant system.
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Identify training needs with the Director of Nursing and deliver in-house training (e.g., infection control, palliative care, understanding challenging behaviour).
Auditing
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Review new admissions to ensure appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
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Observe practice, monitor cleanliness and hygiene standards, and encourage good communication between Staff Nurses, Care Assistants, and housekeeping staff.
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Ensure environmental and hand hygiene audits are regularly and thoroughly carried out, with sustained action plans.
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Conduct medication, health & safety, and risk management audits, creating and maintaining risk management plans with the Director of Nursing.
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Audit documentation systems (e.g., Epicare), addressing any issues with nursing and care staff.
Residents and Relatives – Person-Centred Care
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Interact daily with residents and families, acting as a key point of contact and ambassador for the nursing home.
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Handle complaints promptly and effectively at the point of contact.
Management
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Support the Director of Nursing and cover their responsibilities during annual leave.
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Manage daily operations, including rosters, handovers, and resident progress reviews.
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Promote and develop clinical practice through a hands-on approach with staff in the delivery of care.
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Implement the organisation’s Health and Safety Policy to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, residents, and visitors.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
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BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
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Previous managerial training or experience is an advantage.
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Registered on the NMBI live register.
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Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
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Sound decision-making ability.
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Self-motivated, with the ability to inspire and work on one’s own initiative.
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Team-focused with a results-driven approach.
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All positions are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and Garda vetting.
To know more contact Sonal Tikariha
