Assistant Director of Nursing

Description:

The function of the Assistant Director of Nursing is to assist the Director of Nursing in the provision of the most effective level and standard of nursing service that is possible within the resources made available. The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring that Nursing and Nursing support staff are effectively recruited retained and developed to provide the highest standards of Nursing care.

Requirements

The candidate must possess the following on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office:
 

• Registered in the General Nurse Division, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Have 7 years post registration nursing experience and 3 years nursing management experience at a minimum of Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM 2) in an acute or similar setting.
• A post graduate qualification at level 9 (Master’s degree or higher).
• Knowledge / experience of Quality Management and Nursing Development is essential.
• Evidence of proven clinical and professional ability, leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Information Technology skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point applications is essential.
• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.