Permanent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Premium pay on Sundays & holidays

Guaranteed hours

Induction & development

Career progression

EAP wellbeing

Bike-to-Work & discounts

Recognition awards

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) for a Nursing home in Co Clare, Ireland. You will ensure regulatory and HIQA standards compliance, oversee person-centred care planning and drive audits, while leading induction and staff development.

Responsibilities include financial oversight, managing resident funding records, and maintaining strong community links. You will handle complaints, uphold safety standards, and participate in recruitment and policy alignment with

Qualifications

• RGN with at least 3 years’ experience in older adult care within the last 6 years.
• Post-registration management qualification in health or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience in health or social care.
• Registered on the appropriate division of the NMBI live register.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Effective decision-making with a results-focused approach.
• Solid understanding of financial processes and budget considerations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and work independently.
• Strong team player with flexibility to adapt to organisational needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical care meets regulatory requirements, HIQA standards, and company quality systems.
• Oversee person-centred care planning and regularly audit clinical practice.
• Lead staff induction, ongoing training, and promote best-practice care approaches.
• Manage administrative functions including budgets, resident funding records and overall budget oversight.
• Maintain compliance with financial management for residents with impaired capacity.
• Foster strong community links and support initiatives to raise the home’s profile.
• Oversee the complaints process with full documentation, investigation and resolution.
• Implement Health & Safety and fire-safety procedures; maintain hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Participate in recruitment, selection and training needs analysis to support workforce planning.
• Ensure HR policies align with legislation and that NMBI registration is current.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

NMBI registration

Post-registration management qualification

Job description

Kilrush, Clare, Ireland | Posted on 09/03/2026

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

RecruitNet International Ltd ishiringan Director of Nursing (DON) for a Nursing home in Co Clare, Ireland. Responsibilities

Ensure all clinical care meets regulatory requirements, HIQA standards, and company quality systems.

Oversee person-centred care planning and continuously monitor clinical practice through regular audits and follow-up actions.

Lead staff induction, ongoing training, and promote innovative and best-practice care approaches.

Manage administrative functions when required, including financial procedures, resident funding records, and overall budget oversight.

Maintain compliance with legislative requirements relating to financial management for residents with impaired capacity.

Hold regular communication meetings, foster strong community links, and support initiatives that promote the Home’s profile.

Manage the complaints process, ensuring full documentation, investigation, and resolution.

Implement Health & Safety and fire-safety procedures, and ensure high standards of hygiene, catering (HACCP), and preventative maintenance.

Participate in recruitment, selection, and training-needs analysis to support effective workforce planning.

Ensure all HR policies align with employment legislation and verify that all registered nurses remain on the current NMBI Register.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with at least 3 years’ experience in the past 6 years in older adult care.
• Holds a post-registration management qualification in health or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience within the health or social care sector.
• Registered on the appropriate division of the NMBI live register.
• Demonstrated track record in clinical and healthcare management.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Effective decision-making abilities with a results-focused approach.
• Solid understanding of financial processes and budget considerations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and work independently.
• Strong team player with flexibility to adapt to organisational needs.

• Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premium pay
• Guaranteed hours and stable long-term employment
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Bike-to-Work scheme and staff discount programmes
• Recognition awards and long-service incentives