Nurse Manager

Nursing Home Manager £55,000 per annum | Full-Time | Monday Friday | Newry, Co. Down We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded nursing home in Newry for an experienced and dedicated Nursing Home Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing or healthcare professional to take a senior leadership role within a supportive care environment.

You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centred care while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical expertise, confident leadership, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of residents. You will lead by example, develop and motivate your team, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the service.

Whats on Offer? £55,000 annual salary Monday Friday working pattern Free on-site parking Company pension scheme Generous annual leave Ongoing training and professional development Career progression opportunities Supportive senior management team Employee wellbeing initiatives Enhanced overtime and bank holiday rates Company sick pay scheme Staff meals and discounts

The Role As Nursing Home Manager, you will be responsible for the effective leadership and overall operation of the nursing home. Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading the day-to-day management and operation of the home. Ensuring consistently high standards of safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. Maintaining full compliance with RQIA requirements, legislation, and relevant regulatory standards. Providing effective leadership, supervision, and support to nursing, care, and support teams. Managing recruitment, staffing levels, performance, and workforce development. Overseeing budgets, resources, and operational performance. Promoting a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

Building strong and professional relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies. Leading quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensuring the home maintains a strong focus on safeguarding, dignity, independence, and resident wellbeing. Acting as a visible, approachable, and inspiring leader within the home. About You We are looking for a confident and compassionate healthcare professional who can demonstrate:
Current NMC registration as an RGN, RMN, or RNLD. A valid NMC PIN. Previous experience in a nursing home management or senior nursing leadership role. Strong knowledge of elderly care and relevant regulatory requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and people-management skills. Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams. A strong understanding of quality assurance, safeguarding, and compliance. A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding resident-centred care.

The ability to motivate, support, and develop staff at all levels. Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage effectively in a busy care environment. Apply Today If you are an experienced Nursing Home Manager or senior nursing professional ready to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected care organisation and make a meaningful difference to residents, families, and staff.

For a confidential discussion and further information about the role, please contact:
Joel Principal Healthcare Recruitment Consultant

Skills:

General nursing Management Care Home Dementia Care Planning Nursing home Elderly care Care and nursing Benefits:
Parking Paid Holidays Pension Fund Medical Aid / Health Care Meal Allowance / Canteen Clothing Allowance Paid breaks