FRS Recruitment is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to the people of Ireland, and we rely on dedicated healthcare professionals to achieve this mission. I am currently recruiting for an ADON for my client in Sligo.
Position Overview:
The post of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a senior clinical position which reports to the Director of Nursing. The role will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, managing the day-to-day clinical practices, appropriate staff rostering, delegation and supervision, performance and development, clinical governance and assessment of risks. The ADON will work collaboratively with the DON as part of the senior management team providing clear communication and direction and deputising for the DON as required. The position reports to the Director of Nursing / Person in Charge.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clinical Practice
To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing which meet the individual needs of each patient by:
- Ensuring that the policies and expected clinical standards are read, understood and practiced at all times.
- Reviewing nursing documentation to ensure this reflects the care and treatment required by each individual resident and that assessments and care plans are completed appropriately within agreed timeframes and reviewed as required.
- Participate in handover and help troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues and non-clinical issues, escalating to the Director of Nursing as appropriate.
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- Supporting the CNMs and provide direction, mentorship and regular communication.
- Carrying out regular Performance Appraisals and education & professional development objectives with CNMs, Staff Nurses and Care Assistants. All CNM appraisals to be performed in conjunction with the DON.
- Training, education, development and induction of nursing and care staff are fundamental to the role.
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- Clinical audits. Regularly review residents’ documentation, ensuring appropriate and timely assessments, care planning and implementation of care is documented and reviewed.
- Ensuring that complaints are swiftly dealt with at the point of contact and if not, are escalated for resolution at DON level. Ensuring that complaints are appropriately documented and followed up as required.
- Assisting and liaising with the multidisciplinary team, relatives and families.
- The ADON role is part of the senior management team and as such is responsible for ensuring that the care delivered is consistently of a high quality, and that those delivering the direct care to residents are appropriately skilled, competent, caring and conscientious
Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a senior management team
- Sound decision making ability
Requirements:
- Management course
- Oncology or palliative experience preferred
- Previous management experience
