Director of Public Health Nursing, Assistant, Non-Residential Services Audit Team (EXTENDED)Cork, IrelandPermanent, Full timeWho We AreCork Kerry Community Healthcare Organisation is one of nine HSE Community Healthcare organisations across Ireland, providing community-based health services to the communities within Cork (City & County) and Kerry. These services are delivered through the HSE and its funded agencies to people in local communities.
Skills and AttributesAnalytical ThinkingCommunications & Interpersonal SkillsManaging and Developing (Self and Others)Knowledge/Experience Relevant to the RoleDescriptionThe purpose of the Director of Public Health Nursing, Assistant post is:
To develop standards, inspect and review Home Support Services to enhance outcomes for HSE funded Home Support clients and their families across the range of service providers.To develop and implement a systematic approach to audit and implement the audit process consistently across the CHO having regard to the nationally agreed approach.To provide welfare checks on clients, complete audits and reports as deemed necessary by Director of Public Health Nursing following these checks.To work collaboratively with other members of the Audit Team.To be available to other members of the Home Support Team in an advisory and mentoring capacity.To provide clinical input to Home Support Improvement Project (CKCH).To assist with the Allocation of Services process to clients within the Home Support Services.To assist with the prioritisation process of high-risk clients and their care needs in Home Support Services.To prepare work documents that may include checklists and other forms for reporting audit findings, records of meetings etc.To establish and communicate a Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) wide shared vision and purpose for Quality Improvement in Home Support, set direction and create commitment.To develop and maintain a network of co-operative relationships at CHO level.To develop positive supportive relationships with Audit Teams in other CHOs.To comprehensively analyse data and information.To assist the DPHN and other officers of Home Support Services on the compilation of reports both written and oral with conclusions, implications and recommendations.To lead on the completion of tasks and activities required by the post.To assist the Home Support Service on the provision of reports as required in formats determined by Chief Officer / other Senior Managers and as determined by the National Home Support Quality Improvement Group.To support HSRM and HCSA Staff in the implementation of best practice and quality standards in the provision of Home Support Services.To encompass direct service provision, where applicable.Flexibility as the service expands to the Statutory Home Support Scheme which will include adults > 18 years.Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification & Applicant Information Document. Both of these documents are located at the bottom of this advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification associated with the post before completing your application form.
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Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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