Assistant Director of Nursing

recruitNet; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension Scheme (negotiable matching)

Death in Service benefit

Free Parking

Pharmacy Discount

Education reimbursement

Relocation Bonus

Complementary meals

Cycle to work scheme with a repayment

Plan reimbursement

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead a nursing home in Dublin, Ireland. The role focuses on supporting the DON, ensuring HIQA compliance, and maintaining high standards of resident care.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years' ADON or acting ADON experience, be registered with NMBI, and demonstrate leadership, organisational and communication skills. Ireland work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• At least three years of ADON or acting ADON experience.
• Registered with the Irish Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBI).
• Familiarity with HIQA rules, standards and processes.
• Post-registration training in gerontology and/or dementia care preferred.
• Ability to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support the DON in fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
• Know HIQA notification forms and deadlines and respond accordingly.
• Create and implement action plans; review complaints and incidents.
• Ensure residents' quality of life objectives are met.
• Oversee ongoing evaluation and tailoring of nursing care.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NMBI registration

Post-registration training in gerontology/dementia care

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 - ADON to lead a Nursing Home in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities

Supporting the DON in fostering a culture of best practices and ongoing improvement in the house. Possess enough knowledge of every facet of home operations, including thorough understanding of every resident, in order to meet with or reply to HIQA personnel when the DON is not present. Be well-versed on the notification forms that must be sent to HIQA under different conditions, as well as the deadline for submitting them. In charge of creating and carrying out all action plans as well as reviewing and keeping an eye on any complaints and incidents that occur in the houses. In charge of making sure that every resident's quality of life objective is fulfilled. In charge of overseeing the continuous evaluation and assessment of nursing care and making sure that it is tailored to each resident's needs.

Requirements

It is preferred to have at least three years of relevant ADON or acting ADON experience. Presently listed as a registered member of the Irish Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBI); Proven clinical and professional aptitude, as well as organisational, communication, and leadership abilities; Practical familiarity with HIQA rules, standards, and processes; It is quite beneficial to have post-registration training in gerontology and/or dementia care. The ability to work in Ireland must be met.

Benefits

• Competitive salary25 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme (negotiable matching)
• Death in Service benefit
• Free Parking
• Pharmacy Discount
• Education reimbursement
• Relocation Bonus
• Complementary meals
• Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan