Nursing Home DON: Lead Care, Quality & Growth

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring a Director of Nursing for a Nursing Home in Co. Dublin. You will lead overall operations, ensure HIQA compliance, and drive clinical governance and resident safety.

We seek a Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration and significant senior nursing leadership experience. DON/PIC experience is desirable, with a focus on person-centred care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration.
• Significant experience in senior nursing leadership and management roles.
• Director of Nursing (DON) and/or PIC experience desirable in residential care.
• 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.

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

NMBI registration

Senior nursing leadership

Director of Nursing (DON) experience

HIQA standards knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Person-centred care

Team leadership

Change management

Resident care & outcomes

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring a Director of Nursing for a Nursing Home in Co. Dublin. You will lead overall operations, ensure HIQA compliance, and drive clinical governance and resident safety.

We seek a Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration and significant senior nursing leadership experience. DON/PIC experience is desirable, with a focus on person-centred care and staff development.