Assistant Director of Nursing — Lead Elder Care Team

recruitNet; Kildare; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals on site

Paid training

Free parking

Summer & Christmas Parties

Access to Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service, Employee recognition and

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for a leading nursing home in Kildare, Ireland. The role provides professional leadership and oversight of clinical nursing teams, ensuring high standards of care and governance in line with HIQA requirements.

You will mentor staff, support care delivery, and act in place of the Director of Nursing when required, while driving service improvements and ensuring efficient resource use.

Qualifications

• NMBI registered nurse with managerial experience in elder care settings.
• After registration, obtain a management qualification in health or a related sector.
• Thorough understanding of HIQA standards, rules, and governance in a nursing home environment
• Proven track record in management.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication abilities.
• Ability to foster a team atmosphere.
• Effective decision-making skills and a focus on results.
• Willingness to be adaptable and responsive to the needs of the firm.
• A background in gerontology and/or dementia would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership, inspiration, and oversight to maintain high levels of care.
• Provide line management and development for clinical nursing teams, care teams, and individuals as needed within the Care Group.
• Support care delivery by engaging patients and staff, providing clinical supervision, and holding oneself and others accountable for care delivery in nursing homes.
• Create techniques to advise and coach nursing teams in developing leadership skills and succession planning.
• When necessary, act in place of the Director of Nursing.
• Assist and be a catalyst in determining service needs and strategies in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Management.
• Ensure that resources are used efficiently and appropriately.

Skills

NMBI Registered Nurse

Leadership

Management experience

Communication

Team-building

Education

Management qualification in health or related sector

NMBI registration

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for a leading nursing home in Kildare, Ireland. The role provides professional leadership and oversight of clinical nursing teams, ensuring high standards of care and governance in line with HIQA requirements.

You will mentor staff, support care delivery, and act in place of the Director of Nursing when required, while driving service improvements and ensuring efficient resource use.