DML, Area Director Of Nursing Mental Health

No CV's accepted. Only online application received via Rezoomo will be accepted.

Location of Post

There is currently one whole time permanent vacancy available in the Midlands Mental Health Services. The location of the post will be discussed with line manager with location at St Loman’s Hospital Mullingar and St Fintan’s Portlaoise.

A panel may be formed because of this campaign for the Area Director of Nursing for Mental Health Services from which Dublin and Midlands Regional current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

Ms. Mairead O’Neill, Head of Service for Midlands and Louth Meath Mental Health Services.

Email: mairead.oneill4@hse.ie

Telephone: 086 0425783.

Ms. Eileen Whelan, Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery

Email:RDONM.DublinMidlands@hse.ie

Telephone: 01 7959291

Purpose of the Post

The Area Director of Nursing Mental Health is the Head of Nursing and is responsible and accountable for the provision and supervision of nursing services and associated services in the Mental Health Services.

The position requires a strategic approach to the development of Nursing and associated services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of change necessary to achieve organisational objectives and to comply with the statutory and regulation including Mental Health Commission standards.

This post will require strong leadership and change management skills to participate in the implementation of the ongoing translation to the Model of Service Delivery recommended in A Vision for Change and successor policies Sharing the Vision including National Clinical Care Programs, within the level of available resources. This model is predicated on interdisciplinary working with nursing as a major component in achieving this outcome.

The Area Director of Nursing Mental Health is responsible for the delivery of an efficient, effective, caring and patient focused nursing service. The Area Director of Nursing Mental Health will have a role in team leadership, service planning, co-ordinating, and management of activity and resources within the service area. The Area Director of Nursing Mental Health will ensure patient safety and quality assurance throughout the service in line with best practice.