Assistant Director of Nursing

Agape Global; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Agape Global is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for a reputable Nursing Home in Tipperary, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working with older persons and possess a third-level qualification in management. This role involves managing nursing staff, clinical operations, preparing schedules, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful applicant must be a Registered General Nurse, with strong leadership and communication skills, and available to work flexible hours. A commitment to continuous professional development is also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience nursing older persons in the last 6 years.
• At least 7 years post-registration experience.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for residential care centres.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring and training nurses.
• Manage clinical operations and develop care plans.
• Prepare daily schedules and plan shifts.
• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Conduct patient rounds and address complaints.
• Evaluate performance and recommend improvements.
• Schedule staff meetings for updates and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Change management

Continuous improvement

Relationship building

Education

Third-level qualification in management

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Tipperary, Ireland | Posted on 05/08/2026

We have a fantastic opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing at a reputable Nursing Home in the Tipperaryarea! Are you a Nurse that is passionat e about making a difference in people's lives?Do you have excellent leadership and communication skills?

• Assist with hiring, training nurses and monitor nurses.
  
• Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.
  
• Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts.
  
• Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
  
• Assisting in budget preparation and expense management.
  
• Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints.
  
• Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements.
  
• Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.
  

Requirements

• Have not less than 3 years’ experience of nursing older persons in the last 6 years
  
• Have a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience
  
• Have in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulatory inspection activity as they pertain to residential care centres
  
• Hold a third-level qualification in management
  
• Have the ability to manage one’s own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands at short notice
  
• Demonstrate an ability to embrace change and be committed to continuous improvement and learning throughout the residential care home
  
• Have the skill to influence others, build constructive relationships and achieve outcomes
  
• Promote an ethos and culture of quality assurance within the clinical area, identifying and establishing benchmarks and KPIs in consultation with the Director of Nursing
  
• Be a Registered General Nurse
  
• Be available to work flexible hours when required
  
• Continuous Professional Development and training