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Corela Recruitment
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Ballyclare, Antrim
Deputy Manager
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Job Description
Corela Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a family run nursing home, based in Ballyclare, for the position of Deputy Nurse Manager. This position will be ideal for a registered nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience. Ideally you will have some previous experience as a Clinical Lead or Ward Sister. Areas of responsibility: 1. Quality care of residents - Establishment of an agreed pattern of work that is planned in collaboration with residents (and/or relatives and friends) to ensure a high standard of nursing care on a continual basis. - Responsibility for admission planning, on-going assessment of nursing care needs and discharge planning for each resident; regular reviews with Care Managers and compilation of records. - On-going support of a flexible pattern of daily living, supporting residents' freedom of choice while maintaining their privacy and dignity. 2. Management of staff: - Supervision and support of all staff including nurses, care-assistants, kitchen, domestic and other ancillary staff to ensure the highest standard of resident care - Assist in the preparation of an efficient weekly rota, ensuring adequate staff levels, including bank staff, and an adequate skill mix - Identify any training needs for staff and address these accordingly. The Deputy Nurse Manager will show a commitment to the continuous professional development of nursing staff and other key workers. - Assist the Nurse Manger in the implementation of the Home's Disciplinary, absence and sickness procedures 3. Compliance with RQIA Standards: - Comply with nursing legislation and standards of care required by the R.Q.I.A - To ensure that the Home excels in all Inspections by the R.Q.I.A, both announced and unannounced. 4. Liaison with Nurse Manager and Director Team: - Work with the Nurse Manager and Director Team to maintain the excellent reputation of the Home. The Deputy Nurse Manager will cultivate a good working relationship with the Nurse Manager and Director Team by means of both formal and informal reporting systems. - Assist in ensuring full occupancy and monitoring of all aspects of purchases and stock control to maximise profitability of the nursing home. At all times working to the Home's agreed budget. - Fulfil any other duties which the Nurse Manager and Director Team consider necessary. In order to be successful for this role, you will need the following: - Minimum of two years post-registration experience in care of the elderly and evidence of interest in care of the elderly. - Live registration on NMC Register as RGN/RMN and working knowledge of the Registered Homes (N.I) Order 1992, Nursing Homes Standard 2004. - Excellent interpersonal skills - Committed, reliable, industrious and strives to meet quality professional standards. - Demonstrable management experience with evidence of good people management skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.(Desirable, however this is not mandatory as full training and support will be provided) - The right to work in the UK What can you expect in return: - Excellent remuneration package - Free parking - Continuous professional development - Salary, DOE