Director of Nursing

recruitNet; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with premium pay on

Guaranteed hours

Professional development

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike-to-Work scheme

Staff discounts

Recognition awards

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) for a nursing home in Co Limerick, Ireland. You will oversee clinical care, ensure HIQA compliance, lead staff induction and training, and manage budgets and HR policies.

Requires an RGN with ≥3 years’ recent management experience in elder care, a post‑registration management qualification, and active NMBI registration. Strong leadership, decision‑making, and financial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMBI registration and 3+ years’ management experience in elder care.
• Post-registration management qualification in health or related discipline.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical care meets regulatory requirements, HIQA standards and company quality systems.
• Oversee person-centred care planning and audits.
• Lead staff induction, training and development.
• Manage administrative functions including financial procedures and resident funding records.
• Maintain compliance with legislation relating to financial management for residents with impaired capacity.
• Participate in recruitment, staffing needs and workforce planning.
• Ensure HR policies align with employment law and nursing registration requirements.
• Manage complaints process and ensure documentation and resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Decision-making

Financial acumen

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

NMBI registration (RN)

Post-registration management qualification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

RecruitNet International Ltd ishiringan Director of Nursing (DON) for a Nursing home in Co Limerick, Ireland. Responsibilities

Ensure all clinical care meets regulatory requirements, HIQA standards, and company quality systems.

Oversee person-centred care planning and continuously monitor clinical practice through regular audits and follow-up actions.

Lead staff induction, ongoing training, and promote innovative and best-practice care approaches.

Manage administrative functions when required, including financial procedures, resident funding records, and overall budget oversight.

Maintain compliance with legislative requirements relating to financial management for residents with impaired capacity.

Hold regular communication meetings, foster strong community links, and support initiatives that promote the Home’s profile.

Manage the complaints process, ensuring full documentation, investigation, and resolution.

Implement Health & Safety and fire-safety procedures, and ensure high standards of hygiene, catering (HACCP), and preventative maintenance.

Participate in recruitment, selection, and training-needs analysis to support effective workforce planning.

Ensure all HR policies align with employment legislation and verify that all registered nurses remain on the current NMBI Register.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with at least 3 years’ experience in the past 6 years in older adult care.
• Holds a post-registration management qualification in health or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience within the health or social care sector.
• Registered on the appropriate division of the NMBI live register.
• Demonstrated track record in clinical and healthcare management.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Effective decision-making abilities with a results-focused approach.
• Solid understanding of financial processes and budget considerations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and work independently.
• Strong team player with flexibility to adapt to organisational needs.

• Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premium pay
• Guaranteed hours and stable long-term employment
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Bike-to-Work scheme and staff discount programmes
• Recognition awards and long-service incentives