Assistant Director of Nursing

recruitNet; Blainroe Lower; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment and is hiring an Assistant Director Of Nursing for a leading Nursing Home in Wicklow, Ireland. This full-time, permanent role requires RN with NMBI registration and strong leadership within long-term care.

You will provide clinical leadership, oversee quality and regulatory compliance, assist with staffing and professional development, and liaise with residents and families to ensure person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMBI registration.
• Experience in long-term or residential care.
• Strong leadership skills with senior nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to dignity and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day support to nursing and care teams.
• Promote quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across the nursing home.
• Support staffing, rostering, and ongoing professional development of nursing staff.
• Lead quality improvement projects, audits, and best-practice initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, families, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational

Education

NMBI Registered Nurse

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are Hiring an Assistant Director Of Nursing for a leading Nursing Home in Co Wicklow , Ireland.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day support to nursing and care teams.

Promote quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across the nursing home.

Support staffing, rostering, and the ongoing professional development of nursing staff.

Lead quality improvement projects, audits, and best-practice initiatives.

Act as a key point of contact for residents, families, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMBI registration.

Experience in long-term or residential care with a strong clinical background.

Strong leadership skills, ideally with CNM or similar senior nursing experience.

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Committed to dignity, person-centred care, and continuous improvement.

Warm, community-style nursing home where your leadership can make a direct impact on residents’ lives.

Supportive management team and collaborative nursing culture.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Welcoming team environment where your voice is valued.

Supportive leadership and structured opportunities for career growth.