Overview
Deputy Person in Charge role at Evergreen Care. Location: Waynestown, Summerhill Road.
The Deputy Person in Charge works alongside the in situ DPIC and General Manager to support the Person in Charge, providing leadership and support to our care and nursing staff while maintaining the highest quality of individualised person-centered care for our residents. The successful candidate will ensure a best practice approach to all aspects of clinical leadership, ensuring the unit is well managed and runs smoothly. The role requires building and maintaining relationships, strong communication at all levels, fostering excellent teamwork, demonstrated leadership characteristics, and good knowledge of HIQA standards. Direct management experience in a similar role is preferred, and progression toward advanced management qualifications is advantageous.
Location: Waynestown, Summerhill Road
About The Role
* Deliver 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.
* 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 focus 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 and 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. Our primary focus is older person care, with twelve Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in Ireland’s communities. Our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care.
To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses, and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.
Equal Opportunity Evergreen Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Details
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
* Schedule: 8 hour shift or 12 hour shifts as required
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October, 2025
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