Full time

Zohorecruit; Lucan; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Director of Nursing for a Nursing Home in Co. Dublin. You will lead the overall operations, ensuring HIQA compliance and high-quality care, while guiding clinical governance and resident safety.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and foster resident-centred care in a collaborative senior leadership environment. A background in senior nursing leadership and HIQA knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• NMBI registered General Nurse as a requirement.
• Significant senior nursing leadership experience.
• Experience as DON and/or PIC in a residential care setting is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and Irish healthcare regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

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

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Registered General Nurse (NMBI)

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care.

We are hiring an Director of Nursingfor a Nursing Home in Co. Dublin

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.
  

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration.
  
• Significant experience in senior nursing leadership and management roles.
  
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Person in Charge (PIC) in a residential care setting 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.
  
• Ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive service excellence.
  
• Competitive leadership salary package.
  
• Opportunity to lead and shape high-quality care services.
  
• Career progression within a growing organisation.
  
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team.
  
• Make a meaningful impact on resident care and outcomes.