ADON: Nursing Care Leader in Waterford - On-site

recruitNet; Waterford; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms provided

€500 employee referral bonus

CPD support

Employee Assistance Programme

Pharmacy discounts

TaxSaver commuter scheme

Bike to Work

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for a leading care home in Waterford, Ireland. This on-site, permanent role requires strong clinical leadership and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.

You will support the Director of Nursing, oversee care delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in gerontological practice. NMBI registration and at least three years of post-registration experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised nursing qualification and NMBI registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-registration nursing experience with older persons.
• 3+ years management experience in health or social care.
• Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or related discipline.
• Leadership and decision-making skills; ADON experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in clinical and professional leadership.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance with best practices.
• Promote dignity, privacy and resident rights.
• Mentor nursing staff and monitor performance for quality improvement.
• Foster multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing qualification

Healthcare management qualification

Gerontology diploma (desirable)

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for a leading care home in Waterford, Ireland. This on-site, permanent role requires strong clinical leadership and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.

You will support the Director of Nursing, oversee care delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in gerontological practice. NMBI registration and at least three years of post-registration experience are essential.