Nursing Home Manager

Location: Ballyclare, Lanesborough

Are you an experienced nurse manager specialising in the residential care of older individuals and dedicated to upholding high standards of care? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

As our client's Person In Charge/Nursing Manager, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including flexible working hours, a competitive salary, pension, education assistance program, discounted supplier arrangements, a friendly and supportive working environment, employee well-being initiatives, a refer-a-friend bonus payment scheme, and free on-site parking.

The Person In Charge will oversee the management of the nursing home, ensuring the establishment and maintenance of a standard of residential care aligned with national and international best practices. This role involves coordinating the staff to meet the standards set by Sonas and Statutory Regulations, with ample support from our client's support office team, including HR, Finance, and Quality Teams.

Duties and responsibilities include providing leadership and clinical supervision to enhance standards, establishing a supportive and valued residential setting, proactively managing complaints at the local level, building respectful relationships with residents, and promoting a person-centered care ethos.

Education and qualifications:

• Third Level Degree in Nursing.
• Registered with An Bord Altranais with an active PIN.
• Proven clinical competence and a passion for delivering outstanding care to older people.
• 3 years of experience in a management capacity.
• 3 years of experience in nursing older people within the last 6 years.
• 6 years of post-registration nursing experience.
• Desired:
• Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification in Gerontology or Dementia Care.

Role Summary:

The Person in Charge is responsible to direct and coordinate the management of the nursing home, establish and maintain a standard of residential care and activities in accordance with the best national and international practices and within available resources. Coordinate the management of all staff in establishing and maintaining the standard as set out by Sonas and Statutory Regulations. Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Undertake the role and responsibilities of the Person in Charge in line with the Health Act 2007, related regulations and HIQA National Quality Standards.
• Oversee the organisation, management and operations of all aspects of the Nursing Home in coordination with the Registered Provider.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to all staff thus improving standards and maintaining a high morale amongst the team.
• Use leadership styles that have a positive impact on staff morale and the Nursing Home environment.
• Establish and maintain through high standards of professional practice, a caring environment which is conducive to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual individual needs of the residents.
• Contribute to the safeguarding of residents, taking steps to protect residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to inform the relevant parties of any concerns.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
• Promote, encourage and practice the ethos of person-centred care.
• Must be available to work night and weekend shifts as required.

Competitive Salary!!!