Person in Charge
Catlebridge Manor Nursing Home is part of the Evergreen Care Group, dedicated to providing person-centred, high-quality care to our residents in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. Alongside our nursing home, we are proud to manage a vibrant retirement village, offering independent living with the reassurance of support on hand when needed.
We are now seeking an experienced and compassionate Person in Charge (PIC). This is a pivotal leadership role, combining strong clinical oversight with people-focused management and operational excellence. As Person in Charge you will provide leadership and support to our care and nursing staff whilst maintaining the highest quality of individualised person-centered care for our residents.
The successful candidate will ensure a best practice approach to all aspects of clinical leadership ensuring that the Nursing Home and Retirement Village are well managed and the needs are the residents are provided for.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in building and maintaining relationships and strong communication skills at all levels, the ability to foster excellent teamwork, have demonstrated leadership characteristics and have and good knowledge of HIQA standards. The successful candidate will have direct management experience in a similar role.
About the role
As Person in Charge, you will:
Provide overall leadership and governance of the nursing homee, ensuring residents experience the highest standards of clinical and personal care.
Always represent the nursing home as the senior manager and act in the best interest of the nursing home and its residents and the wider Evergreen Care group
Manage the extension registration of the nursing home and ensure compliance with all HIQA and statutory requirements.
Build and sustain a culture where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion, and where staff feel supported, empowered, and valued.
Lead a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective workforce planning, supervision, and ongoing staff development.
Oversee all aspects of operational management, including clinical governance, occupancy levels, budgets, health & safety, and regulatory reporting.
Ensure seamless communication and collaboration with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery across both the nursing home and retirement village.
Professional Registration
Must be a Registered Nurse with active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience in care of the older person.
At least 3 years in a nursing management role, preferably within a nursing home or similar long-term care setting.
Education
Hold a minimum Level 8 qualification (Ordinary Bachelor's Degree or higher) in Nursing.
A postgraduate qualification in Nursing Management, Gerontology, Healthcare Leadership, or Healthcare Management is strongly preferred.
Why Choose Us:
• Competitive salary
• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
• Free on-site parking
• Fantastic opportunities for professional development
About Us:
Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long and short term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates twelve Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care
To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.
Evergreen Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
What you will need
Required criteria
- Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience
- Post registration management qualification in health or a related field
- Excellent knowledge of HIQA standards
- Be registered with NMBI or be entitled to be so registered
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
- Possesses the clinical, administrative and leadership capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
Evergreen Care
Evergreen Care offers a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. We currently have 12 homes in our group – all centered on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care. We offer many different types of care depending on individual needs – whether it’s a short stay to recover from an illness or a more long-term decision to make a new home with us. We understand the decision to move from your own home is an important one for you and your loved ones. Our specialist care team are here to offer guidance and support to make the transition a smooth and happy one.
To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.