Assistant Director of Nursing

recruitNet; Naas; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Adoptive leave

Surrogacy leave

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates. We are hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for a leading nursing home in Kildare, Ireland.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong leadership of the nursing team, a registered NMBI nurse, and a track record in older person care. You will oversee clinical practice, care delivery, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification with current NMBI registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience with older people.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience in health and social care.
• Post-registration management qualification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote a warm, homely and person-centred environment that respects residents’ privacy, dignity, rights and confidentiality.
• Provide compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental care, recognising each resident’s individuality, life history, preferences and emotional needs.
• Encourage meaningful social interaction and daily activities by creating opportunities that promote engagement, independence, enjoyment and a sense of belonging.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team, recognising and utilising the skills and abilities of colleagues to enhance residents’ wellbeing.
• Adapt care approaches to meet individual needs, remaining flexible and responsive to residents’ changing circumstances rather than focusing solely on routine.
• Support the Director of Nursing/PIC in providing clinical and professional leadership to the care team and in delivering high-quality direct resident care.
• Monitor and supervise the delivery of care within Nursing Home, promoting resident safety, quality standards and continuous improvement in care practices.

Skills

NMBI registered

Leadership

Older people care

Team management

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

Nursing qualification with NMBI

Post-registration management qualification

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 Nursing to a lead Nursing care home in Kildare , Ireland.

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities

Promote a warm, homely and person-centred environment that respects residents’ privacy, dignity, rights and confidentiality.

Provide compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental care, recognising each resident’s individuality, life history, preferences and emotional needs.

Encourage meaningful social interaction and daily activities by creating opportunities that promote engagement, independence, enjoyment and a sense of belonging.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team, recognising and utilising the skills and abilities of colleagues to enhance residents’ wellbeing.

Adapt care approaches to meet individual needs, remaining flexible and responsive to residents’ changing circumstances rather than focusing solely on routine.

Support the Director of Nursing/PIC in providing clinical and professional leadership to the care team and in delivering high-quality direct resident care.

Monitor and supervise the delivery of care within Nursing Home, promoting resident safety, quality standards and continuous improvement in care practices.

Requirements

Nursing qualification with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) is essential.

Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience in nursing older people within the previous 6 years.

Minimum 3 years’ management experience within the health and social care sector.

Strong knowledge of clinical nursing practice and current and emerging trends in older person care.

Post-registration management qualification in health or a related discipline.

Strong leadership, communication and team management skills.

Previous Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) experience is desirable.

Competitive salary and hourly rates

Maternity, Adoptive and Surrogacy Leave benefits