Deputy Nurse Manager – The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – Blackrock, Co Dublin

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 Deputy Nurse Manager to be based in our Respite and Day-care centre in The Orchard Day & Respite Centre, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin who will report directly to the Person in Charge.

Reporting to the Person in charge, the Deputy Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of the centre in the absence of the Person in charge.

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 Recourse 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 the: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, HR Department,  National Office, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin or to Recruit@alzheimer.ie

A detailed job description is available and any queries about the role may be directed to Sandra Keogh , Person in Charge, Tel:01-2073836

Closing date for applications is: 19th June 2015

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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