Director Of Nursing Band 5

Purpose of the Post The post holder will be responsible for the overall clinical governance of the hospital, ensuring HIQA/HACCAP/Health and Safety/Infection Control standards are met, both Nursing and non-nursing staff performs to a high standard.
S/he will also liaise with the Manager of Older Persons Services to ensure services are delivered in an effective and efficient manner.

The Director of Nursing has a pivotal role in creating the vision and culture for the Hospital.
S/he has overarching responsibility for service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources and will lead in the implementation of change.
S/he will empower staff to support older people to continue to exercise independence.

HSE Dublin and South East There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Castlecomer District Hospital, Kilkenny.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Director of Nursing (Band 5), from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.nd 5), from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries Michael O Brien,

Older Person's Manager,

Carlow/Kilkenny & South Tipperary

Tel: 087 2767878

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