Assistant Director of Nursing

Bon Secours Hospital Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Galway is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (12 Month Fixed Term) to join the Nursing Directorate. The role supports the Director of Nursing in planning, coordinating and delivering day-to-day nursing services with a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

The ideal candidate will lead professional practice, manage a caseload, drive service improvement and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI.
• Minimum of 7 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Proven track record in Nursing Management at CNM 3 level or above.
• Demonstrate clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative competencies.
• Experience of service improvement implementation.
• Experience working in a multi-professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing in planning, coordination and delivery of day-to-day nursing services.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources while achieving budgetary objectives and maintaining high standards of care and patient safety.
• Promote and maintain a professional image of the nursing service and hospital through excellence in care and communication.
• Lead teams, participate in multidisciplinary collaboration, and oversee continuous professional development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Nursing management

Staff development

Communication

Caseload management

Education

NMBI General Nurse Registration

Leadership/Management qualification (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (12 Month Fixed Term) 37.5 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join the Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway. Ireland’s Largest Private Healthcare provider.

Job Purpose

To work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing in the planning, coordination and delivery of day-to-day nursing services, ensuring the effective and efficient utilisation of resources while achieving budgetary objectives and maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient safety.

To support the Director of Nursing in promoting and maintaining a professional image of the nursing service and the hospital, demonstrating excellence in care, communication and relationships with patients, families, consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Ideal Candidate

• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership
• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Manage, monitor and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence based, care planning approach
• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post
• Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members

Essential Qualifications

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Have a minimum of 7 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Have proven track record in Nursing Management at CNM 3 level or above.
• Demonstrate the clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative competencies required for this senior leadership role.
• Have experience of implementation of service improvement.
• Have experience of working in a multi-professional environment.
• Possess extensive knowledge/experience of the principles and practices of Nurse Management.
• Ideally have completed or be pursuing a relevant Management/leadership qualification.
• Basic computer skills.

Closing date for applications: Friday –25th September 2026

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.