Director of Nursing

recruitNet; Munster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sunday and Bank Holiday pay

Guaranteed hours

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates, hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) for a nursing home in Co Kerry, Ireland. The role focuses on clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, and budget oversight to ensure high-quality resident care.

The DON will oversee care planning, staff induction, audits, and continuous professional development, with strong emphasis on HR policy alignment and NHNI/NMBI registration.

Qualifications

• RGN with 3+ years in older adult care in the last 6 years.
• Post-registration management qualification in health or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience in health or social care.
• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of financial processes and budget considerations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all clinical care meets regulatory requirements, HIQA standards and company quality systems.
• Oversee person-centred care planning and monitor clinical practice through audits.
• Lead staff induction, ongoing training and promote best-practice care approaches.
• Manage administrative functions including financial procedures, resident funding records and budgets.
• Maintain compliance with financial legislation for residents with impaired capacity.
• Hold regular meetings and foster community links to promote the Home’s profile.
• Manage complaints, ensuring documentation, investigation and resolution.
• Implement health & safety procedures, HACCP standards and hygiene controls.
• Participate in recruitment and training-needs analysis for workforce planning.
• Ensure HR policies align with legislation and RN registration on NMBI.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Recruitment

Decision making

Team management

Education

NMBI Registration

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 aNursing home in Co Kerry , 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.

Benefits

• 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