Deputy Service Nurse Manager
Job Title: Deputy Service Nurse Manager
Location: Harold McCauley House
Salary Scale: Deputy Home Manager, Nursing Scale, ND1-ND5 (£45,000 - £47,000) per annum
Hours: 39½ hours per week, worked flexibly, including evening, weekend and on-call working
REQUIREMENTS OF POST
To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements, to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents within the Christian ethos of PCI. To support the Service Nurse Manager in all aspects of the management of the service.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Council for Social Witness (CSW) is part of the work and witness of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and its aim is to provide care for people in a specifically Christian ethos and environment, placing great emphasis on offering spiritual support and encouragement to residents, as well as physical care.
Harold McCauley House is one of 7 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) and is situated at Camowen Terrace, Omagh. The purpose-built Home accommodates 32 residents.
The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.
About the role
To assist in exercising good and effective leadership in the Home and setting a high standard of quality care by directing the work of the nursing and care staff in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Council for Social Witness, the NMC Code of Practice and NISCC Standards and Codes of Practice.
To assist in ensuring nursing staff levels are at all times maintained in accordance with guidelines. Setting and maintaining the right skill mix of staff.
To promote and ensure a high standard of care and an atmosphere suitable for meeting the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents.
To assist in the delegation, supervision and co-ordination of the work of the nursing staff.
To liaise with and to assist the medical staff and other professional contacts/multidisciplinary teams in the treatment, direct care giving, wellbeing and safety of residents, ensuring that necessary data is available to medical staff.
To participate in organising the admission of residents ensuring that other staff are aware of the resident’s condition and needs.
To participate and ensure that correct, up to date and neat records of residents’ care are kept at all times and held securely and confidentially.
To participate in, supervise the custody, administration, recording and maintenance of drug stocks according to the HSSPS regulation and in accordance with your grade of training and UKCC registration.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Degree, Diploma or other Nursing Qualification
- Currently registered with the NMC
- Knowledge and understanding of the current Regulations and Standards for the service, including the need for management and delivery of person-centred services
- Knowledge of current health and social services available for those with additional needs
- Computer skills for word processing and emailing
- The ability to carry out assessments, develop and implement care plans to meet the needs of residents
- A minimum of 3 year’s recent experience providing care to adults in a nursing home.
- Experience of ordering, receiving and administering medication
- Experience of liaising with RQIA
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing and supervising staff
- Experience of carrying out supervisions and appraisals
- Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
- Available to work flexibly, including being on-call at night, week-ends as required
- Must be willing to adhere to NMC Code of Conduct and Practice
- Satisfactory Access NI check
Desired criteria
- Experience in developing the skills of staff.
- Willingness to become a Facilitator for Dementia Training.
- Willingness to mentor students on placement in the Home
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- Experience in preparing staff rotas and time sheets
- Experience in managing budgets
- Experience of Quality Assurance Monitoring
- Experience of staff recruitment and selection
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Evidence of a personal Christian faith in practice and expression, normally with active membership of a Christian congregation
Presbyterian Church in Ireland
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is a community of believers shaped by faith, committed to loving God and serving others.
PCI plays an active role in social care, education, and advocacy, reflecting its core values of faith, compassion, and service. Through worship, discipleship, and outreach, PCI seeks to make a meaningful impact on society while fostering a strong, supportive Christian community.
WHAT PCI is one of the largest Christian denominations in Ireland, with over 500 congregations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. PCI is committed to spreading the Gospel, serving communities, and supporting mission work both locally and globally. PCI provide practical care in through nursing, residential and supported housing, day services and more.
PCI fosters a culture of faith, service, and community. It values integrity, compassion, and inclusivity, encouraging members to live out their faith through worship, discipleship, and outreach. PCI provides a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals and families can deepen their faith, contribute to meaningful causes, and build lasting relationships within a vibrant Christian community.
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Annual Rise
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Bereavement leave
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