Nurse Manager- 1 year contract

Respond; Cork; Sur place; EUR 48 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Respond is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee the Older Person's Day Care Centre in Blackpool, Cork. The role involves nursing leadership, staff management, and ensuring high-quality care in a fixed-term 1-year contract.

The successful candidate will coordinate with physiotherapy, dietetics, and GP services, manage admissions, and maintain records. Closing date: 30 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered in the General Division of the Live Register of Nurses.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar management position.
• A relevant third-level qualification is desirable.
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and proficiency with admin tasks.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Older Person's Day Care Centre in Blackpool, Cork.
• Lead and develop the nursing team and ensure high standards of care.
• Oversee admissions and discharges and maintain records.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary services and liaise with families.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Communication

IT skills

Formation

Nursing registration (General Division)

Third-level qualification desirable

Outils

Word

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

Respond is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland, providing social housing and homeless services. Our vision is that 'every family and individual in Ireland will have high-quality housing as part of a vibrant and caring community'. We are growing rapidly in response to the housing crisis and are now looking for the right person who has the passion and skills to help us realise our vision.

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not "tick every box" there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion.

Role

Nurse Manager

Location

St. Francis Gardens, Day Centre, Blackpool, Cork

Reporting to

The National Manager for Family Support and Specialist Services

Terms

Fixed term (1 year) contract - 39 Hours per week (Mon to Fri)

Salary

48K - 51K (Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

Job Purpose

To manage the day-to-day running of the Older Person's Day Care Centre in Blackpool, Cork. To maintain a high standard of nursing care. To continue to develop clinical expertise, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice. To support, facilitate and manage the delivery of excellent nursing care, and maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility. To manage the admissions and discharges to the service. To manage staff and develop the service.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To manage and participate in the Multi-disciplinary team attached to the Day Care Centre.
• To coordinate the provision of services required by older persons liaising in particular with Physiotherapy, Dietetics, and Podiatry.
• To ensure that Day Care Places are filled.
• Organise appropriate nursing, care and support programmes on a daily basis suitable for Service Users.
• To take responsibility for the admissions/discharge procedure of the Centre.
• To establish and maintain records of attendance, nursing care, statistical information, annual returns, and any other information as may be requested by the line manager, Respond or the HSE.
• To manage and deploy Day Care Centre staff, to achieve maximum productivity and continuity of care.
• Carry out Performance Reviews with staff and conduct monthly one-to-one feedback sessions.
• Develop care plans, which are individual, appropriate, interactive and regularly evaluated.
• Participate in the drafting and implementation of agreed standards, policies and procedures, ensuring all Day Care Centre Staff are familiar with and operate within the framework of these documents
• Liaise with families and friends of Service Users.
• Liaise with Medical services within the community e.g. General Practitioner, Public Health Nurse.
• Arrange for the transport of Service Users to and from the Service

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Be registered in the General Division of the Live Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Relevant experience within a similar position - Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar management position
• A relevant third-level qualification is desirable
• Demonstrate confidence and sympathy in dealing on a one-to-one and group basis with Service Users
• Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Be outgoing, relaxed and enthusiastic
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and organisational skills
• Experience working with Older persons
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday, 30th October 2026.