Person In Charge

Greystones 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) to lead both the nursing home and the retirement village. 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 is 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 home, ensuring residents experience the highest standards of clinical and personal care.
• Always represent the nursing home a 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.

Why Choose Us:

• Competitive salary
• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
• Flexible working
• 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.

Key Requirements for the Role:

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  The candidate must hold a degree in nursing recognised by NFQ to a minimum Standard of Level 8

Or

• Hold a relevant nursing degree which is recognised for adaptation in the Republic of Ireland

And

• Hold a valid PIN awarded by the NMBI
• Hold a relevant postgraduate Management Qualification in Management or Micro Credential in Management OR Grandfathered as a PIC in line with HIQA Regulations
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical management experience

Evergreen Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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

Skills Needed

About The Company

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.

Company Culture

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.

Company Benefits

Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Free meals during shifts, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, On the job learning, Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed