Nurse Manager- Maternity Leave Contract

Respond; Cork; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Respond is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Older Person's Day Care Centre at St. Francis Gardens, Blackpool, Cork. This fixed-term contract (1 year) is 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary between €48,000 and €51,000.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care and leading the day-to-day operation. You will manage the multi-disciplinary team, coordinate with allied services, manage admissions and discharges, and develop care plans while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Be registered in the General Division of the Live Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in the Multi-disciplinary team attached to the Day Care Centre.
• Coordinate the provision of services required by older persons liaising with Physiotherapy, Dietetics, and Podiatry.
• Ensure that Day Care Places are filled.
• Organise nursing, care and support programmes daily.
• Take responsibility for admissions/discharge procedures.
• Establish and maintain records of attendance, nursing care, statistics, annual returns, and other information as requested.
• Manage and deploy Day Care Centre staff to maximize productivity and continuity of care.
• Carry out Performance Reviews with staff and conduct monthly feedback sessions.
• Develop care plans which are individual and regularly evaluated.
• Draft and implement standards, policies and procedures and ensure staff compliance.
• Liaise with families and friends of Service Users.
• Liaise with Medical services within the community (GP, Public Health Nurse).
• Arrange transport for Service Users.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

25th September 2026