Assistant Director of Nursing

Zohorecruit; Mallow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Adoptive leave

Surrogacy leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Continuous Professional Development

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Pharmacy discounts

TaxSaver Commuter Scheme

Bike to Work initiative

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment and is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for a leading care home in Cork, Ireland. This on-site role requires substantial nursing and management experience to lead clinical and care teams.

The position offers a permanent, full-time arrangement with competitive salary based on experience and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Recognised nursing qualification.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum of 3 years' post-registration nursing experience in the care of older persons within the previous 6 years.
• At least 3 years' management experience within a health or social care setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge with an understanding of best practices in older person care.
• Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or a related discipline.
• Management qualification or Higher Diploma in Gerontology is desirable.
• Proven leadership, team management and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing/PIC in providing clinical, operational and professional leadership to the nursing and care teams.
• Oversee and supervise the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Ensure resident safety through implementation of best practices and standards.
• Promote privacy, dignity, independence and rights of residents.
• Monitor care practices for regulatory and policy compliance.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentorship and support to staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement through leadership and supervision.
• Foster a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Decision making

Team management

Clinical leadership

Education

Nursing qualification

Post-registration qualification in healthcare management

Higher Diploma in Gerontology

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 Assistant Director of Nursingto a lead Nursing care home inCork , Ireland.

Location: On-site, Cork

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing/Person in Charge (PIC) in providing clinical, operational, and professional leadership to the nursing and care teams.
  
• Oversee and supervise the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
  
• Ensure resident safety is maintained through the implementation of best clinical practices and quality standards.
  
• Promote a culture that respects the privacy, dignity, independence, and rights of all residents.
  
• Monitor care practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, organisational policies, and professional standards.
  
• Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and support to nursing and healthcare staff.
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of care quality through effective leadership, supervision, and performance monitoring.
  
• Foster a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to resident care to achieve the best possible outcomes.
  

Requirements

• Recognised nursing qualification.
  
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
  
• Minimum of 3 years' post-registration nursing experience in the care of older persons within the previous 6 years.
  
• At least 3 years' management experience within a health or social care setting.
  
• Strong clinical knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of best practices and emerging trends in older person care.
  
• Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or a related discipline.
  
• Management qualification or Higher Diploma in Gerontology is desirable.
  
• Proven leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
  
• Previous experience in an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role is advantageous.
  

Competitive salary based on experience

Maternity, Adoptive and Surrogacy Leave after 3 years of service

€500 Employee Referral Bonus

Continuous Professional Development, training and educational support

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and financial advice

Pharmacy discounts

TaxSaver Commuter Scheme and Bike to Work initiative