Contract

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garda Vetting support

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on a fixed-term contract (6 months) for a leading Nursing home in Dublin, Ireland. The role requires current NMBI registration, management experience, and a strong focus on resident-centred care.

You will oversee nursing staff, liaise with GPs, maintain records, manage budgets, and ensure HIQA compliance. Garda Vetting and care of the elderly qualifications are essential. The position operates on-site in Dublin.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum two years’ management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Genuine interest in providing high-quality care to older persons.
• Garda Vetting clearance.
• Relevant experience or qualification in care of the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day operation of the nursing home with a resident-centred environment.
• Oversee residents’ care needs and liaise with GPs and District Nurses for medical support.
• Provide nursing care and administer medications; maintain accurate records.
• Support Home Manager in reviewing care plans and auditing clinical standards.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, relatives, staff, and external professionals.
• Assist with budget, resources, and HR tasks including recruitment and scheduling.
• Promote the nursing home within the local community and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, infection control, fire safety, and HIQA standards.
• Provide on-call support and assist with emergency cover.

Skills

NMBI registration

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Older person care

Education

Care of the elderly qualification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialising in relocating qualified professionals throughout Ireland and overseas, we guide you through professional registration, job placement, visa, and employment permit processing.

We are Hiringan Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) FTC to a leading Nursing home in Dublin Ireland.

Fixed Term Contract - 6 months

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the nursing home, maintaining a safe, supportive and resident-centred environment that promotes residents’ dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Oversee residents’ care needs, monitor their health conditions, report any concerns and liaise with GPs, District Nurses and other healthcare professionals to arrange appropriate medical support.

Provide nursing care and personal assistance as required, administer prescribed medications, maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with NMBI guidelines and company procedures.

Support the Home Manager in reviewing and auditing care plans, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, resident safety and quality of care.

Maintain effective communication with residents, relatives, staff, management and external healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate handovers and timely reporting of incidents and concerns.

Assist with budgetary and financial management, monitor resources, minimise waste and ensure adequate supplies and equipment are maintained.

Support human resource management, including staff recruitment, scheduling, attendance monitoring, performance appraisals, supervision, training and implementation of HR policies.

Promote the nursing home within the local community, maintain its professional reputation and ensure the premises are welcoming, clean, well-maintained and appropriately presented.

Ensure compliance with health and safety, infection prevention and control, fire safety, emergency procedures, confidentiality and HIQA standards.

Provide on-call support, assist with emergency cover when required, maintain accurate statutory records and undertake any additional duties reasonably assigned by management.

Requirements

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Previous experience in a management or supervisory role.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Genuine interest in providing high-quality care to older persons.

Valid Garda Vetting clearance.

Relevant experience or qualification in care of the elderly.

A minimum of two years’ management or supervisory experience.