Director Of Nursing

Agape Global; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Flexible work practices

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in County Kilkenny is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to oversee day-to-day operations and provide professional leadership. The role involves governance, clinical care, and HR management, requiring qualifications as a registered General Nurse and extensive nursing management experience. The company emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and exceptional resident care, making it an attractive workplace offering career advancement opportunities and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in nursing older persons.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the home.
• Manage clinical care and family support.
• Oversee HR and financial administration.

Skills

Effective communication

Governance and Management

Clinical care

HR management

Facility management

Education

Registered General Nurse qualification

Post registration management qualification

Level 8 or Level 9 in Management & Leadership

Job description

Kilkenny, Ireland | Posted on 01/09/2026

Are you a Dedicated Director of Nursing based in County Kilkenny?

Together, we achieve this by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents’ rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.

It is our mission to ensure that Residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring Colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our Residents.

Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership

Job Profile

The primary role of the Director of Nursing will be one of professional and business leadership in the day-to-day operations of the home. To achieve this, the Director of Nursing will be required to fulfil, in line with documented policies and procedures, line manager responsibilities in the following areas:

• Governance and Management
• Clinical care
• Transitions, transfers and occupancy management
• Family support
• HR management
• Financial and administration management
• Facility management

Requirements

The successful candidate must hold the following qualifications and experience to fulfil the requirements of this role:

• A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
• Candidate must have Level 8 in Management &Leadership or Level 9 with Management & Leadership module and 3 yearsnursing management experience.
• Not less than 3 years' experience of nursing older persons within the previous 6 years.
• The ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, team members, management and external bodies e.g. HIQA, HSE, GPs etc.
• Post registration qualification in dementia care and gerontology, highly desirable.

Why work for us?

We are renowned for teamwork and excellent provision of care. Offering flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning and developmental opportunities. We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.

• Performance bonus
• DIS following successful completion of their probationperiod
• Career advancement opportunities as part of a successful group