Practice Development Facilitator - Nurse

Our Client based are currently seeking to recruit a Practice Development Facilitator  who will  work in conjunction with the nursing committee to raise and set standards of quality of care by creating a culture of evidence based practice.  You will strategically plan, develop and evaluate projects to enhance nursing practice in care of the elderly residential setting; this role requires a combined knowledge of clinical practice, project management, service management, continuing education and professional development. This an excellent opportunity and is a 6 month contract based in Dublin

The suitable candidate should:

•         Be fully registered with the ABA (www.aba.ie)

•         Have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience of which 3 must be in Care of the Older Person

•         Evidence and Expertise in Practice Development within Nursing

•          Management course or other relevant post registration course would be an advantage

•         Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing

•         Experience/knowledge of working in a nursing home

•         Knowledge of HIQA National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People

•         Knowledge of Health Act 2007, Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People Regulations 2009, Health Act 2007 (Registration of Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2009

For further information about these roles and other interesting and exciting positions available, please contact Miriam on 353 1 4744679 or at mdurack@sigmar.ie.

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