Assistant Director of Nursing

Agape Global; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agape Global in Ireland is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing for a reputable nursing home. You will lead nursing teams, shape care plans, and oversee regulatory compliance. The role requires strategic scheduling, budget involvement, and continuous quality improvement.

Applicants should hold a management qualification and be a Registered General Nurse with extensive experience in elder care. Flexibility and strong leadership are essential to drive patient-centered care and staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years post-registration nursing experience.
• At least 3 years’ nursing experience with older persons in the last 6 years.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for residential care centres.
• Ability to manage workload and respond flexibly to short notice.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning in the residential home.
• Ability to influence others and build constructive relationships.
• Experience establishing KPIs and quality assurance with the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training nurses and monitor nurses.
• Manage clinical operations and develop care plans.
• Prepare the daily schedule and planning shifts.
• Ensure nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management.
• Conduct patient rounds and address complaints.
• Evaluate the department's performance and recommend improvements.
• Schedule staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting & finance

Staff scheduling

CPD commitments

Communication

Change management

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Management qualification (third-level)

Job description

Westbury, Ireland | Posted on 03/27/2026

We have a fantastic opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing at a reputable Nursing Home in the Clarearea! Are you a Nurse that is passionat e about making a difference in people's lives?Do you have excellent leadership and communication skills?

• Assist with hiring, training nurses and monitor nurses.
  
• Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.
  
• Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts.
  
• Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
  
• Assisting in budget preparation and expense management.
  
• Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints.
  
• Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements.
  
• Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.
  

Requirements

• Have not less than 3 years’ experience of nursing older persons in the last 6 years
  
• Have a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience
  
• Have in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulatory inspection activity as they pertain to residential care centres
  
• Hold a third-level qualification in management
  
• Have the ability to manage one’s own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands at short notice
  
• Demonstrate an ability to embrace change and be committed to continuous improvement and learning throughout the residential care home
  
• Have the skill to influence others, build constructive relationships and achieve outcomes
  
• Promote an ethos and culture of quality assurance within the clinical area, identifying and establishing benchmarks and KPIs in consultation with the Director of Nursing
  
• Be a Registered General Nurse
  
• Be available to work flexible hours when required
  
• Continuous Professional Development and training