Director Of Nursing

Bartra Healthcare; Raheen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSF Health Plan

Education Support

Employee Assistant Programme

Length of Service Reward

Birthday Reward Subsidised Meals

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Bartra Raheen Lodge seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead day-to-day operations with a focus on person-centred care and regulatory compliance. The DON will oversee clinical care, governance, HR, finance and facility management, driving quality and resident experience.

The role requires strong leadership, nursing expertise, and a track record in management within health and social care. Located in Ireland, in-person work is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMBI registration.
• Master's qualification in Healthcare or related field.
• Evidence of CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care compliant with NMBI/HIQA/HSE.
• Provide leadership to CNMs and nursing teams for effective service delivery.
• Monitor quality through audits and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, induction, supervision, training and performance.
• Support multidisciplinary teams to deliver resident-focused care.
• Ensure clear communication with residents, families, staff and external stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, occupancy targets and financial administration with senior management.
• Prepare the facility for HIQA inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Promote Bartra’s values and person-centred care philosophy.
• Support commissioning and development from HIQA registration to opening.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Problem-solving

Education

NMBI Registered General Nurse

Master's in Healthcare or related field

Job description

Bartra Healthcare is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to provide professional and business leadership in the day-to-day operations of Bartra Raheen Lodge, a new Residential and Transitional Care Facility.

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in line with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The role involves leadership and management across clinical care, governance, HR, finance, facility management, quality improvement, and resident experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and maintain compliance with NMBI, HIQA, HSE guidelines, and company policies.
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to CNMs and nursing teams to ensure effective service delivery.
• Monitor quality standards through audits, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, induction, supervision, training, and performance management.
• Support and develop multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent resident-focused care.
• Ensure effective communication with residents, families, staff, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, cost controls, occupancy targets, and financial administration in collaboration with senior management.
• Ensure the facility is prepared for HIQA inspections and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive culture aligned with Bartra’s values and person-centred care philosophy.
• Support the commissioning and development of Bartra Raheen Lodge from HIQA registration through to opening.

Note: This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. A full job description is available upon request.

Essential Criteria

• Registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Masters Qualification in Healthcare or related field.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Minimum three years post-graduate nursing experience, including at least two years’ experience in Care of the Older Person within the previous six years.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a management capacity within health and social care.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centred care.

Desirable Criteria

• Post Graduate Masters/Diploma in Gerontology.
• Post-registration qualification in nursing people with dementia.
• Qualifications in Management and Leadership.
• Experience working in a similar healthcare environment.

Please email [e-mail] to request full job description

Benefits

• HSF Health Plan
• Education Support
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Length of Service Reward
• Birthday Reward Subsidesed Meals
• Bike to Work Scheme

Bartra Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer

Pay: €90,000.00-€100,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification

• NMBI (required)

Work authorisation

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person