Job Description

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: 39 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.
About the company
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is a Reformed Christian denomination with congregations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Rooted in biblical teaching, PCI is committed to worship, discipleship, and serving communities through outreach and social action. The Church supports individuals and families in their faith journey while addressing social needs through ministries, education, and global mission work. Governed by elders, PCI upholds values of faith, service, and integrity, striving to share the Gospel and promote justice in Ireland and beyond.
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

Skills you'll need

Skills Required