Assistant Director of Nursing

Agape Global; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Maynooth is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to manage clinical operations and oversee nursing staff. Responsibilities include hiring, training, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience in nursing and a third-level qualification in management. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and requires strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience nursing older persons within the last 6 years.
• Minimum of 7 years post-registration experience.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training nurses and monitoring nurses.
• Manage clinical operations and develop care plans.
• Ensure nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.

Skills

Regulatory requirements knowledge

Budget preparation

Continuous Professional Development

Relationship building

Quality assurance

Education

Third-level qualification in management

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing at a nursing home in Kildare.

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

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience nursing older persons within the last 6 years.
• Minimum of 7 years post-registration experience.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and inspection activity for residential care centres.
• Hold a third-level qualification in management.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands at short notice.
• Embodies a commitment to continuous improvement and learning within the residential care home.
• Skill to influence others, build constructive relationships, and achieve outcomes.
• Promote an ethos and culture of quality assurance within the clinical area, establishing benchmarks and KPIs with the Director of Nursing.
• Continuous Professional Development and training.