Director of Nursing — Lead Clinical Excellence in Elder Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday and Bank Holiday premium pay

Guaranteed hours

Comprehensive induction and ongoing PD

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike-to-Work scheme and staff discount

Recognition awards and long-service

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment and is hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) for a Nursing home in Co Limerick, Ireland. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, HIQA standards, and quality systems while leading clinical governance and staff development.

The DON will oversee care planning, audits, budgeting, HR policy alignment, and community engagement to promote the home’s profile.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with at least 3 years’ experience in older adult care.
• Holds a post-registration management qualification in health or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience within health or social care sector.
• Registered on the appropriate division of the NMBI live register.
• Demonstrated track record in clinical and healthcare management.

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 and follow-up actions.
• Lead staff induction, ongoing training, and promote innovative care approaches.
• Manage admin functions including financial procedures, resident funding records, and budget oversight.
• Maintain compliance with legislative requirements relating to financial management for residents with impaired capacity.
• Hold regular communication meetings, foster community links, support initiatives to promote the Home’s profile.
• Manage the complaints process, ensuring documentation, investigation and resolution.
• Implement Health & Safety and fire-safety procedures, and ensure high hygiene, HACCP, and maintenance standards.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and training needs analysis to support workforce planning.
• Ensure HR policies align with employment legislation and that RNs remain on the NMBI Register.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Decision-making

Financial understanding

Teamwork

Education

Post-registration management qualification in health or related discipline

RGN / NMBI Registered Nurse

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment and is hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) for a Nursing home in Co Limerick, Ireland. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, HIQA standards, and quality systems while leading clinical governance and staff development.

The DON will oversee care planning, audits, budgeting, HR policy alignment, and community engagement to promote the home’s profile.