Director of Nursing - Nursing Home Leader (Full-Time)

recruitNet; Carrick-on-Suir; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is recruiting a Director of Nursing for a Nursing Home in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. The role requires HIQA compliance leadership, senior nursing experience, and a focus on person-centered resident care.

The successful candidate will lead clinical governance, mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and drive service excellence within a supportive senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration.
• Significant experience in senior nursing leadership and management roles.
• Prior experience as DON and/or PIC in residential care is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and Irish healthcare regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall operations of the nursing home.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, and resident safety.
• Manage, mentor, and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and enhance resident satisfaction.
• Promote a person-centred approach to care.
• Monitor staffing, budgets, and operational performance.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Change management

Resident-focused care

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration

Experience as Director of Nursing (DON) or PIC

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd is recruiting a Director of Nursing for a Nursing Home in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. The role requires HIQA compliance leadership, senior nursing experience, and a focus on person-centered resident care.

The successful candidate will lead clinical governance, mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and drive service excellence within a supportive senior leadership team.