Deputy Nursing Officer – Dublin

Back4good; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Back 4 Good is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursing Officer for a leading care facility in Churchtown, Dublin. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you will support daily clinical operations and lead nursing staff to deliver safe, high-quality care.

You will ensure HIQA compliance, conduct audits, maintain care plans and documentation, and mentor staff to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the NMBI.
• 5+ years post-registration experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior nursing role.
• Strong understanding of HIQA standards and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff nurses and healthcare assistants.
• Manage staffing levels and shift rotas.
• Conduct clinical audits.
• Maintain accurate care plans and documentation.
• Ensure a person-centred approach to care; mentor and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication

HIQA standards

Education

NMBI registration

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Nursing Officer

Location: Churchtown, Dublin

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Back 4 Good – Your future in Ireland – is sourcing an experienced Deputy Nursing Officer for a leading care facility in Churchtown, Dublin. This role is ideal for a dynamic, compassionate, and highly skilled nursing professional eager to advance their leadership career in a supportive and progressive environment.

As Deputy Nursing Officer, you will play a crucial role in the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you will support the daily management of clinical operations, lead nursing staff, and ensure compliance with all relevant HIQA regulations and best practice standards.

Your responsibilities will include supervising staff nurses and healthcare assistants, managing staffing levels and shift rotas, conducting clinical audits, maintaining accurate care plans and documentation, and ensuring a person-centred approach to care is upheld throughout the service. You will also assist in mentoring and professional development initiatives to maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with the NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland)
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior nursing role
• Strong understanding of HIQA standards and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career while contributing meaningfully to the lives of residents and staff in a respected and welcoming care setting.

Back 4 Good is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, or age.