Nurse Day Centre Manager, Glasnevin Dublin 11 (39 hrs per week – Fixed Term 12mths)
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers.
Our vision is an Ireland where no one goes through dementia alone and where policies and services respond appropriately to the person with dementia and their carers, at the times they need support.
A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.
We are recruiting a Nurse Manager to be based in our Day Centre in Glasnevin, Dublin 11 who will report directly to the Operations Manager.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of the centre.
To be successful in this role you will need experience in caring for the person with dementia. You will be required to have experience in Human Resource Management, Financial management, Quality standards, good working knowledge of HIQA and risk management. You will need good Communication skills, be open and enthusiastic, have a positive attitude, lead by example, make staff feel valued, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
You must be a registered nurse.
A full driving licence is essential.
Salary will be commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role and send it to Donal Murphy donal.murphy@alzheimer.ie : Tel: 01-862 5706 or post to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland , Eastern Centre of Operations, Unit 5, Omni Park Centre, Building 125, Santry, Dublin 9.
A detailed job description is available and any queries about the role may be directed to Operations Manager.
Closing date for applications is: 15th September 2015
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.