Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Doctors; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ireland is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead clinical excellence and support nursing staff development. The role requires NMBI registration and at least 7 years of post-registration experience, including 2 in senior leadership. The successful candidate will foster a positive workplace culture and ensure compliance with HIQA standards, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• NMBI registration (General Division) required.
• EU passport or valid work visa needed.
• At least 7 years post-registration experience, including 2 in senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursing teams for high-quality care.
• Develop policies to enhance patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centred care

Clinical governance

Policy development

Education

BSc in Nursing Management

MSc in Leadership/Healthcare Management

Job description

Medforce Healthcare is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing.

This is a key leadership role to support the Director of Nursing in leading clinical excellence, staff development, and patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursing teams to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care.
• Develop and implement policies to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Foster a positive, professional workplace culture that supports learning and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, clinical governance, and risk management.
• Combine clinical expertise with strategic decision-making to enhance care and efficiency.

Requirements

• NMBI registration (General Division).
• EU passport or valid work visa.
• 7+ years post-registration, incl. 2+ in senior leadership (CNM2/CNM3 or equivalent).
• BSc in Nursing Management; MSc in Leadership/Healthcare Management desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of HIQA, patient safety, and governance.