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Job Description
Location: Waynestown, Summerhill Road
We are looking for a Deputy Person in Charge to work alongside an in‑situ DPIC, General Manager and to support our Person in Charge in their role, providing leadership and support to our care and nursing staff whilst maintaining the highest quality of individualized person‑centered care for our residents.
The successful candidate will together with the DPIC, General Manager & Person in Charge, ensure a best‑practice approach to all aspects of clinical leadership ensuring that the unit is well managed and runs smoothly.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in building and maintaining relationships and strong communication skills at all levels, the ability to foster excellent teamwork, have demonstrated leadership characteristics and have a good knowledge of HIQA standards. Ideally the successful candidate will have direct management experience in a similar role.
It would be a distinct advantage if the candidate would have or be working toward a minimum standard of QQI Level 6 Management in Healthcare Qualification but a distinct advantage would be working toward or having completed level 9 Post Grad in Gerontology.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Ensure the delivery of the highest standard of care to Residents.
* Lead, organise and direct the day‑to‑day management and operations of the Home in line with the Health Act 2007 and National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland.
* Always represent the nursing home as a senior manager and act in the best interest of the nursing home and its residents.
* Be self‑motivated with a desire to work as part of a team focused on developing improved models of care within the Home.
* Be proactive in seeking opportunities for improvements and embrace change.
Required Education, Skills And Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience
* Post registration management qualification in health or a related field
* Excellent knowledge of HIQA standards
* Be registered with NMBI or be entitled to be so registered
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
* Possesses the clinical, administrative and leadership capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
* Ability to work on own initiative
Why Choose Us
* Competitive salary
* A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
* Flexible working
* Free on‑site parking
* Fantastic opportunities for professional development
About Us
Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long‑ and short‑term residential care and services. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. Each of our homes focuses on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care.
Evergreen Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule
* 8 hour shift or 12 hr shifts as required
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October, 2025
Contract Type: fulltime
Salary: Based on Experience
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