Health Service Executive
Job title:
HSEMID15 Director of Public Health Nursing, Assistant / Stiúrthóir an Altranais Sláinte Poiblí, Cúntóir
Company:
Health Service Executive
Job description
Location of PostLocation of posts as they arise will be in Laois Offaly and Longford Westmeath Public Health Nursing Services.There are currently 2 permanent whole-time vacancies available in Laois/Offaly.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing Midlands Area from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.Purpose of PostUnder the leadership of the Director of Public Health Nursing, the Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing (ADPHN) will be responsible for the management of the community nursing service delegated to them. They must manage the delivery of an efficient and effective community service to those eligible who require it. All nursing staff report to and are supervised by the ADPHN.In keeping with their responsibility to ensure optimal use of available resources, the ADPHN must develop and manage working relationships with nurse colleagues in the PHN service. This also includes other members of the Primary Continuing Care Teams, Acute Hospitals and other institutions in the network and community area, GPs and practice nurses, voluntary and statutory bodies and professions, representatives of marginalised and vulnerable groups.Candidates must have at the latest date of application: –1.Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc(a) Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post:Be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the Public Health Nursing Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).AndHave not less than 5 years satisfactory experience as a Public Health Nurse in the Irish Health Sector or in an analogous post in another jurisdiction, or an aggregate of five years such experience.AndHave successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider, which verifies that the applicant has achieved a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 8 or higher award maintained by Quality & Qualifications of Ireland (QQI) or can provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher standard in one of the following: Health Care, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Health and Safety or Leadership and Management related area.OrGive a commitment to undertake a relevant post registration qualification at not less than Level 8 (QQI) qualification in one of the following: Health Care, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Health and Safety or Leadership and Management related area within a specific time scale to be decided.And(b) Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.2. Annual Registration(i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration in the Public Nursing Divisionof the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and MidwiferyBoard of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).And(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of theAnnual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)3.HealthA candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.4.CharacterEach candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Professional / Clinical
- Education and Training
- Health and Safety
- Administrative
Further information please see attached Job SpecificationFor further information about the roleContact: Margaret Nally, Director Public Health Nursing Longford WestmeathTel: 0860403632Email:HR Point of ContactCaroline Kelly | Recruitment Section, HSE Area Office | Email: CarolineM.kelly@hse.ieApplication Process:Closing date: Thursday 22nd May, 2025 @ 12 noonPlease use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers to apply on Rezoomo.Information submitted in your application will be shared with the assessment panel as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Expected salary
Location
Co Offaly – Co Laois
Job date
Thu, 08 May 2025 22:45:40 GMT
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