Director of Nursing

Zohorecruit; Carrick-on-Suir; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leadership salary package

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care. We are hiring a Director of Nursing for a Nursing Home in Co.Tipperary.

This pivotal role leads overall operations, ensures HIQA compliance, and drives clinical governance and quality assurance. The DON will mentor multidisciplinary teams, promote person-centred care, manage staffing and budgets, and build strong relationships

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration.
• Significant experience in senior nursing leadership and management roles.
• Experience as Director of Nursing (DON) or PIC in residential care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall operations of the nursing home.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, and resident safety.
• Mentor and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive quality improvement and resident satisfaction.
• Promote person-centred care and meaningful resident outcomes.
• Monitor staffing, budgets and operational performance.
• Foster relationships with residents, families and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

Education

Registered General Nurse (NMBI)

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care.

We are hiring an Director of Nursingfor a Nursing Home in Co.Tipperary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall operations of the nursing home.
  
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, regulations, and best practices.
  
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, and resident safety.
  
• Manage, mentor, and support multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Drive continuous quality improvement and enhance resident satisfaction.
  
• Promote a person-centred approach to care.
  
• Monitor staffing, budgets, and operational performance.
  
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and external stakeholders.
  

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration.
  
• Significant experience in senior nursing leadership and management roles.
  
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Person in Charge (PIC) in a residential care setting is desirable.
  
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and Irish healthcare regulations.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  
• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
  
• Ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive service excellence.
  
• Competitive leadership salary package.
  
• Opportunity to lead and shape high-quality care services.
  
• Career progression within a growing organisation.
  
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team.
  
• Make a meaningful impact on resident care and outcomes.