Director of Nursing

Back4good; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Back4good in Galway, Ireland is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the clinical operations of the nursing home. You will ensure high-quality, person-centered care in compliance with HIQA standards, involving strategic planning and staff management.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in senior nursing management, with strong leadership and organizational abilities. This full-time role offers the opportunity to create a culture of continuous improvement while overseeing nursing services and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior nursing management role within the last 6 years, preferably in elder care.
• In-depth understanding of HIQA standards and elder care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all nursing services, ensuring best practices in patient care.
• Ensure adherence to HIQA standards and other relevant regulations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise nursing staff, fostering professional development.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Manage the nursing department’s budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Work closely with other departments to coordinate comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Organizational abilities

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMBI registration

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: Galway, Ireland

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Nursing Home Administrator / Senior Management

Role Overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) will lead the clinical operations of the nursing home, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centered care in compliance with HIQA standards. This role involves strategic planning, staff management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Oversee all nursing services, ensuring best practices in patient care.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to HIQA standards and other relevant regulations.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise nursing staff, fostering professional development.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the nursing department’s budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to coordinate comprehensive care plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Registered Nurse with active NMBI registration.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a senior nursing management role within the last 6 years, preferably in elder care.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of HIQA standards and elder care.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs and cover letters to [e-mail].

Back 4 Good is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.