Director of Nursing - Clare

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

Job summary

Kate Cowhig International Recruitment is seeking a Director of Nursing for elderly care homes in Co. Clare. The role focuses on delivering the highest standards of nursing and social care, compliant with HIQA standards, through robust clinical governance and staff development.

The successful candidate will lead quality initiatives, supervise clinical practice, and drive continuous improvement across multiple care settings, ensuring regulatory compliance and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Qualified RGN with at least 3 years’ experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person.
• Post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
• No less than 3 years’ experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area.
• Registered on appropriate part of NMBI live register.
• Proven track record in healthcare clinical management.
• Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
• Sound decision making ability and results driven.
• Good appreciation of finance issues.
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest standards of nursing and social care for residents.
• Implement the Company’s Quality of Care System and HIQA standards.
• Monitor clinical practice through individualised care plans for each resident.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on results.
• Lead initial induction and ongoing staff training and development.
• Encourage innovative practice and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies and HIQA guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Decision making

Finance awareness

Motivation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Post-registration management qualification

NMBI live register

Job description

Kate Cowhig International Recruitment is currently recruiting a Director of Nursing for elderly care homes in Co. Clare.

Please note that there is no sponsorship available for this position. Candidates must have the right to work in Ireland.

The successful candidate would ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident through implementation of:

• The Company’s Quality of Care System
• Clinical practice in the home meets Regulations & Standards
• Monitoring of clinical practice through individualised plans of care for each resident
• Conducting internal audits and following up on results of same
• Initial induction of staff and ongoing training and development of staff
• Encouragement of innovative practice
• Ensuring implementation and adherence to Company and HIQA standards, procedures and guidelines

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Qualified RGN with at least 3 years’ experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person.
• Post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
• No less than 3 years’ experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area.
• Registered on appropriate part of NMBI live register.
• Proven track record in healthcare clinical management.
• Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
• Sound decision making ability and results driven.
• Good appreciation of finance issues.
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company.