ADON ( Fixed Term) 12Months

Bon Secours Health System; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a 12 month fixed term, 37.5 hours weekly. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering day-to-day nursing services while managing resources and budget objectives to sustain high clinical care and patient safety.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with CNM 3 level leadership, NMBI registration, and a track record in service improvement within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Be registered in the general division of the NMBI.
• Minimum of 7 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Proven track record in Nursing Management at CNM 3 level or above.
• Demonstrate leadership, managerial and administrative competencies.
• Experience implementing service improvement and working in a multi-professional environment.
• Ideally pursuing a relevant management/leadership qualification.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Nursing to plan, coordinate and deliver nursing services.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources while meeting budgets and maintaining high standards of care.
• Promote a professional image of the nursing service and hospital through leadership and teamwork.
• Manage own caseload and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Clinical governance

Team collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Management of service improvement

Basic computer skills

Education

Management/leadership qualification

Tools

NMBI registration management

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (12 Month Fixed Term) 37.5 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join the Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway. Ireland's Largest Private Healthcare provider.

Job Purpose:

To work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing in the planning, coordination and delivery of day-to-day nursing services, ensuring the effective and efficient utilisation of resources while achieving budgetary objectives and maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient safety.

To support the Director of Nursing in promoting and maintaining a professional image of the nursing service and the hospital, demonstrating excellence in care, communication and relationships with patients, families, consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Ideal Candidate:

• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership
• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Manage, monitor and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence based, care planning approach
• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post
• Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members

Essential Qualifications:

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Have a minimum of 7 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Have proven track record in Nursing Management at CNM 3 level or above.
• Demonstrate the clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative competencies required for this senior leadership role.
• Have experience of implementation of service improvement.
• Have experience of working in a multi-professional environment.
• Possess extensive knowledge/experience of the principles and practices of Nurse Management.
• Ideally have completed or be pursuing a relevant Management/leadership qualification.
• Basic computer skills.

Closing date for applications: Friday -25th September 2026

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.