Assistant Director of Nursing

Eden-Social-Care; Balbriggan; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary Increments

Additional Annual Leave based on long‑

Paid Breaks

€500 Employee Referral Bonus

Birthday Day Off

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Ongoing Training & Professional Dev

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Daily Training Allowance

Bike to Work Scheme

On-Site Parking

Job summary

Eden-Social-Care is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a brand-new state-of-the-art nursing home in North Dublin. You will work with the Director of Nursing to deliver resident-centred care, build a high-performing team from the ground up and drive clinical excellence.

The role requires a Registered General Nurse with management experience, NMBI registration, and a passion for elder care. You will lead governance, staffing, budgets and ensure HIQA compliance, with opportunities

Qualifications

• RGN with at least 3 years’ experience caring for older adults in the last 6 years.
• Post-registration management qualification in health or related field.
• At least 1 year management experience in healthcare.
• Registered on the appropriate NMBI division.
• Proven clinical leadership and high standard of care.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of financial management and resource planning.
• Ability to motivate and develop colleagues, work on own initiative and promote a positive team environment.
• Flexibility, adaptability and passion for elder care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in overall management and daily operation of the home.
• Lead, motivate and support nursing and care teams to deliver person-centred care.
• Promote clinical excellence, resident safety, dignity and quality of life.
• Ensure HIQA standards, NMBI requirements and legislation compliance.
• Support governance, audits, risk management and continuous quality improvement.
• Assist with staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance management.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support staffing, resource allocation and budgetary management.
• Deputise for the Director of Nursing when required.
• Contribute to opening, development and ongoing success of the new facility.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Decision making

Resource planning

Staff development

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Post-registration management qualification

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing – North Dublin

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Be Part of Something Special.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art nursing home in North Dublin.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nursing professional to work alongside the Director of Nursing, support the delivery of exceptional resident-centred care and help build a high-performing team from the ground up.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a real difference in the lives of older people, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary:

€60,000 - €65,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Annual Salary Increments
• Additional Annual Leave based on length of service
• Paid Breaks
• €500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Birthday Day Off
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Package
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Daily Training Allowance
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Convenient On-Site Parking

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in the overall management and daily operation of the nursing home.
• Lead, motivate and support nursing and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Promote clinical excellence, resident safety, dignity and quality of life.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, NMBI requirements and relevant legislation.
• Support clinical governance, audits, risk management and continuous quality improvement.
• Assist with staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance management.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support effective staffing, resource allocation and budgetary management.
• Deputise for the Director of Nursing when required.
• Contribute to the successful opening, development and ongoing success of this exciting new facility.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN), with at least 3 years’ experience in the care of older persons within the last 6 years.
• A post-registration management qualification in health or a related field.
• At least 1 year experience in a management capacity within healthcare.
• Registered on the appropriate division of the NMBI live register.
• Proven clinical leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high standards of care.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities and a proactive, results-driven approach.
• A good understanding of financial management and resource planning.
• Ability to motivate and develop colleagues, work on own initiative and promote a positive team environment.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a genuine passion for the care of older people.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, Garda vetting and completion of all pre-employment checks required under applicable regulations.

Why Join Us?

Join a forward-thinking team where you can make your mark from day one. Be part of a brand-new, modern nursing home with the opportunity to influence care standards, develop your leadership skills and help create an exceptional environment for residents and staff alike.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Help us build something exceptional.