Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment are currently recruiting a Director of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity to join an Acute Hospital in Limerick, Ireland.
The Director of Nursing (DON) will report to the CEO and will be responsible in influencing and shaping the strategic direction and ongoing development of nursing services in a newly relocated, rapidly expanding hospital. The DON is the senior professional nursing leader accountable for the quality, safety and professional standards of nursing care across all care portals in the hospital. As an active member of the Hospital Management Team (HMT), the post holder is required to act as a professional and clinical leader in the development of nursing practice and standards to ensure the delivery of efficient, quality assured and patient centred care.
Ideal Candidate:
5 years relevant experience with at least 3 years of Senior Management experiences
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, people management with a solution focused approach, accountability, and communication skills
Excellent computer literacy skills with extensive experience in using computer systems and applications
A flexible approach to work patterns is required to meet service needs
To demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level
Responsibilities and Experience:
Lead and consolidate nursing services embedding a newly established stable nursing structure following a period of rapid expansion
Drive the recruitment, retention and development of an enlarged nursing workforce, shaping and optimising the nursing service in the hospital
Work closely with the Hospital Management Team (HMT) and Clinical Director in the development of a nursing workforce planning strategy and implementing skill mix that will ensure the effective deployment of professional and support staff.
Lead, coach and mentor a new nursing management tier (ADON) to ensure professional and safe standards of care throughout the hospital
Partner with the Chief Nurse to align local practice with the group nursing strategy
Provide dynamic, professional clinical leadership and direction to Nursing staff which supports continuous modernisation and improvement of services, ensuring the highest standards of care and full compliance with statutory requirements eg NMBI
Provide advice guidance and support to the HMT within the hospital on matters relating to nursing innovation, initiatives and professional standards
In conjunction with Finance establish funding for nurse education, training and research to ensure continued professional development and best practice development
Create and exploit developments and funding opportunities arising out of emerging professional and academic policies and initiatives
Identify and respond to opportunities for the use of innovative and established technologies in both Nursing practice and the management of Nurses and Nursing
Essential Qualifications:
NMBI Registration
A 3rd level qualification in Nursing and / or Health Care Management
Master’s degree in leadership, Management or Business Administration (Desirable)
Benefits:
- Salary: €89,121 - €104,199
- Annual leave entitlement 30 days per annum pro rata
- 37.5 core working hours per week
- Pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities
To apply, please send your CV through to: collette.oneill@kcr.ie
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