Assistant Director of Nursing opportunity available for an experienced Mental Health Nurse
As ADON, the successful candidate will support the Director of Nursing in achieving the strategic goals of the organisation, the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and the day to day running of the hospital. This leadership role involves clinical oversight, clinical governance, staff development, quality improvement, and strategic input to ensure safe and effective care aligned with national standards and legislation.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and energetic individual with experience of working at Assistant Director of Nursing/Clinical Nurse Management level in mental health and will have an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Commission requirements, leadership and governance with evidence of continuing professional development.
This is a temporary fulltime role.
Detailed job description available on request.
To be considered for the role, the following criteria apply:
- Minimum of 7 years post registration nursing experience consisting of at least 3 years’ experience working in adult mental health services.
- Established and recent acute clinical and senior management experience in the areas of both Mental Health and Care of the Older Person in Ireland.
- Experience in a healthcare / hospital setting, including Acute Mental Health Care.
- Clinical experience of medical conditions and in palliative care.
- Extensive experience in managing staff, budgets and workforce planning.
- Possess an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Commission requirements, leadership and governance.
- Strong ability to lead, teach, manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of students and promote and engage in the teaching/training/support of others as appropriate.
- Have a strong knowledge and experience of health, safety and other statutory regulations affecting a healthcare organisation.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Permission to work in Ireland.
For further details on the role, please contact Catherine Hoban on:
T: +353 21 4626138