We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Nursing to join our team at Cobh Community Hospital. Cobh Hospital is a 44 bed residential facility with both long and short stay beds. The team at Cobh Hospital are renowned for partnering with their residents on all aspects of their care to include physical, social and spiritual care needs. Prioritising quality of life for the residents is of paramount importance.
JOB PURPOSE:
To oversee / maintain the care of Residents within Cobh Hospital, and to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of Cobh Hospital. To ensure that all Company policies and procedures and all statutory requirements are adhered to within the defined timescales.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Care:
· Ensure all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability towards the efficient operation of Cobh Hospital and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents.
· Interact with Residents to ensure that that their health care and social care needs are met and that a resolution to any problem is found. Ongoing liaison with all external Health care disciplines regarding Residents’ care needs.
· Report in adherence with Company Policies & Procedures any ill-health amongst Residents and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
· Undertake general nursing work & personal care as appropriate.
· Take responsibility for auditing Nursing documentation to ensure best practice. Residents’ EPIC files should be systematically reviewed and signed off.
· Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents' personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents communication.
· Maintain effective communications with the Management Board and operate with a continuous improvement policy in relation to the process.
· Maintain effective communications with Residents, Relatives and all others connected with the day to day operation of the Residents.
· Maintain a report as the Person in Charge in relation to all accidents and incidents and ensure the adherence by the whole team. Notify as appropriate to relevant authorities
· Supervise visits and liaise with GPs in order to establish a good relationship between GPs / Health Care Professionals and Cobh Hospital.
· Ensure a clear and concise handover process is in operation and that a report is provided to all Staff Members. It is the DON’s responsibility that this process is carried out in a structured manner with full accountability defined.
· Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings.
· Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence.
Budgetary / Financial Control:
· Manage, monitor and maintain budgets and where necessary take corrective action in conjunction with the Management Board.
· Ensure that all resources are employed efficiently, and that staff operate on the principal of ensuring the Quality of Resident care through the use of resident focussed, smart, efficient work practices.
Human Resources (HR):
· Adhere to, and implement, all HR policies & procedures.
· Endeavour to fill any Staff vacancy in line with the Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy and with the support of a HR/Recruitment professional.
· In conjunction with the Administrator, maintain correct records of working hours of all Staff Members.
· Monitor and control sickness absence in line with Company.
· Ensure all Staff Members are aware of Cobh Hospital policies and that all staff are monitored, reviewed and receive regular feedback in respect of the day-to-day operation of Organisational Policies and Procedures.
· Implement and manage the Company’s Disciplinary policies and procedures, and Grievance policies and procedures.
· Provide formal supervision / appraisal of Staff Members in line with Company policy and with on-going informal assessment of the work of Staff Members, to ensure consistently high standards.
· Implement and initiate training for all Staff Members on an ongoing basis and in line with the regulations, best practice and company policies & procedures.
· Organise the workload by forward planning off duty to ensure that there is sufficient Staff cover and deal with problems where necessary.
Training & Development:
· Supervise and instruct all Staff Members in all aspects of their work in Cobh Hospital, giving help and guidance where appropriate and ensuring records are maintained and up-to-date.
· Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
· Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Health & Safety:
· Report any illness of an infectious nature or any accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another in line with regulations and Company Policies & Procedures. Take responsibility for infection control.
· Understand, and ensure the implementation of Cobh Hospital’s Health & Safety policy, and Emergency & Fire procedures.
· Carry out duties as Chief Fire Officer for Cobh Hospital in line with Health & Safety guidelines and our own Fire Management Programme.
· Report to the Maintenance Operative, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard and follow-up to ensure the necessary work has been completed and problems have been rectified.
· Promote safe working practice within Cobh Hospital.
General:
· Adhere to all appropriate NMBI guidelines / regulations.
· Ensure that all existing stocks are maintained in a safe and tidy environment and reorder as and when required.
· Maintain such log books and records as may be required by both the Registering Authority and the Management Board.
· Be ‘on-call’, for emergencies, which may arise within Cobh Hospital, and to cover shifts if other avenues have been exhausted.
· Ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of work is not divulged to third parties.
· Assist in the arrangements and become knowledgeable in the area of accessing funds available to residents from Government/ outside agencies.
· Ensure the security of Cobh Hospital is maintained at all times and review policies and procedures on a regular basis.
· Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
· Current N.M.B.I. Registration At least three years’ experience nursing older people in the last six years three years’ experience in a management capacity a post-registration qualification in healthcare management or equivalent
· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Team player with leadership qualities has an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process
· Genuine interest in working with our Residents Certification of Garda Vetting Unit Clearance Working knowledge of Health Act 2007, regulations and standards pertaining to same
This role is worked in 37.5 hours Monday – Friday (some on call commitment required)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
For a full job description please email recruit@cobhhospital.ie
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €70,000.00-€75,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have three years’ experience nursing older people in the last six years?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/12/2024