Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Agency; Wexford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wexford is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to shape care practices and lead a nursing team. This full-time role requires 7+ years of nursing experience and a BSc in Nursing Management. The ideal candidate is a compassionate leader with expertise in clinical governance and patient safety, committed to high standards of care. Competitive salary between €60,000 to €65,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in General Division.
• 7+ years of post-registration experience with 2+ years in senior leadership.
• Proven experience in acute hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor, and empower the nursing team.
• Design and implement policies for high-quality care.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Knowledge

Mentoring

Management

Education

BSc in Nursing Management

MSc in Leadership or Healthcare Management

Job description

Position:Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Location: Co, Wexford. Ireland.

Salary:€60,000 to€65,000per annum.

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time,

Are you a nurse leader who sees every patient, every team member, and every shift as an opportunity to make care meaningful? Medforce Healthcare invites you to step into a role where leadership isn’t just about managing—it’s about shaping lives, inspiring people, and leaving a legacy of care.

As the permanent Assistant Director of Nursing, you’ll partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure that clinical excellence, empathy, and innovation define everything the team does. This is your chance to influence culture, champion standards, and mentor the next generation of nursing leaders in a community that values every heartbeat you impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with impact: Guide, mentor, and empower your nursing team, setting a standard of care that leaves a positive imprint on patients and their families.

• Elevate care experiences: Design and implement policies, procedures, and workflows that make safety, dignity, and high-quality care tangible in every interaction.

• Shape workplace culture: Foster an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and professional growth are not just encouraged—they’re expected.

• Bridge clinical insight and strategy: Apply acute care expertise to decisions that influence patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and staff development.

• Champion standards: Integrate HIQA compliance, clinical governance, and risk management seamlessly into practice—not as a box to tick, but as a core value.

What You Need to Succeed

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the General Division.

• Right to work in Ireland(EU passport or relevant visa).

• 7+ years post-registration experience, including 2+ years in senior leadership or management (CNM2, CNM3, or equivalent).

• Holder of a BSc in Nursing Management; MSc in Leadership or Healthcare Management preferred or in progress.

• Proven experience in acute hospital settings, with strong clinical knowledge across medical, surgical, emergency, or specialist care.

• A natural people leader, able to inspire multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and lead change with empathy and authority.

• Exceptional communicator, capable of building trusting relationships with staff, patients, families, and external stakeholders.

• Deep knowledge of HIQA standards, patient safety, and clinical governance.

If you would like more information, please email [e-mail] , otherwise apply and we will be in touch.

Thank you.

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