ADON & NPD Coordinator

Fáilte Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dublin is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to enhance nursing care quality and support policy development. Responsibilities include task delegation and compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must be a registered nurse with managerial experience and ongoing professional development. This is a full-time role with no sponsorship provided.

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with An Bord Altranais/NMBI and have an active PIN.
• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve high standards of nursing care.
• Support the development of nursing policies and procedures.
• Function as Person-in-Charge when required.
• Complete HIQA notifications and reports accurately.
• Delegate tasks appropriately considering staff competence.

Skills

Nursing care standards

Delegation and task management

Legal and regulatory compliance

Quality assurance participation

Training and development identification

Education

Registered nurse with An Bord Altranais/NMBI

Post-registration qualification in Dementia care

Relevant NPD qualification

Job description

Our client, a private Healthcare Group based in Dublin 5 that provides rehabilitation and reablement, complex care management and transitional & step‑down care for patients discharged from hospital, is looking to hire a full‑time Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Practice Development Coordinator to support the Director of Nursing and their clinical and care team.

Key Duties

• Maintain and improve high standards of nursing care and plan, develop, and review projects that strengthen nursing practice.
• Support the development and updating of nursing policies and procedures to meet best practice and regulatory standards.
• Function as the Person‑in‑Charge when required, in line with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA standards.
• Complete all required HIQA notifications and reports accurately and on time.
• Delegate tasks appropriately, considering staff competence and experience.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, professional, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and quality assurance activities.
• Monitor and review care standards regularly through audits and feedback.
• Identify and address gaps in training, procedures, and service delivery.
• Must be fully registered with An Bord Altranais/NMBI and have an active PIN.
• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) with a relevant NPD qualification.
• Post‑registration qualification in Caring for People with Dementia.

*Please note you must be eligible to work in Ireland full time (Minimum Stamp 4). Sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Please note that this role is subject to Garda Vetting and clearances.