Assistant Director of Nursing

recruitNet; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Sundays and double pay on Bank/HN

Continuous professional development

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff recognition and reward

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a Nursing Home in County Limerick. The role requires robust clinical governance and leadership across nursing teams.

The ADON will ensure policies are followed, oversee day-to-day clinical care with GPs, and drive quality resident outcomes through documentation audits, training, and performance management. Registration with NMBI and CPD commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Be registered on the NMBI live register.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Demonstrate previous management experience within a healthcare setting.
• Proven track record in clinical healthcare management.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical policies and standards are understood, followed, and embedded in daily practice.
• Conduct ward rounds with GPs, attend handovers, and oversee day-to-day clinical care for residents.
• Review nursing documentation to ensure timely, accurate assessments, care plans, and evaluations.
• Monitor high-risk residents and provide guidance for appropriate management plans.
• Oversee safe medication management in line with guidelines, including audits and liaison with GPs/pharmacies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and hands-on support to CNMs, nurses, and care staff.
• Manage induction, training, appraisals, and recruitment/roster planning with the Director of Nursing.
• Conduct and oversee audits across clinical, medication, hygiene, environmental, health and safety, and risk areas.
• Act as a key contact for residents and families, manage complaints, and support multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Support daily operational management including roster oversight and staffing coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Staff management

Clinical governance

CPD

Education

NMBI live register

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd is currently hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a Nursing Home in County Limerick

Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Location: County Limerick Ireland

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities

Ensure all clinical policies and standards are understood, followed, and embedded in daily practice.

Conduct regular ward rounds with GPs, attend handovers, and oversee day-to-day clinical care to achieve optimal resident outcomes.

Review nursing documentation to ensure timely, accurate assessments, care plans, and evaluations aligned with residents’ needs.

Monitor high-risk and clinically unwell residents, providing guidance and support to ensure appropriate management plans are in place.

Oversee safe medication management in line with An Bord Altranais guidelines, including staff competency, audits, and liaison with GPs and pharmacies.

Provide leadership, mentorship, and hands-on support to CNMs, nurses, and care staff, promoting a cohesive and high-performing team.

Manage staff induction, training, appraisals, professional development, and participation in recruitment and roster planning in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.

Conduct and oversee clinical, medication, hygiene, environmental, health and safety, and risk audits, ensuring actions are implemented and sustained.

Act as a key point of contact for residents and families, manage and document complaints, and support multidisciplinary collaboration and communication.

Support daily operational management, including roster oversight, staffing cover, hands-on clinical support, and responsibility for the centre in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Be registered on the appropriate division of the NMBI live register.

Demonstrate evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development.

Have previous management experience within a healthcare setting.

Show a proven track record in clinical healthcare management.

Possess strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive team environment.

Show flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid Sundays and double pay on Bank Holidays

Continuous professional development and training

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff recognition and reward programmes