Quality Manager (Nursing): Governance & Compliance Leader

recruitNet; Ballina; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Fortnightly pay cycle

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates. They are hiring a Quality Manager (Nursing) for their Nursing Home in Co Cork.

The role focuses on governance, compliance, audits, and service excellence across an expanding healthcare group. The candidate will lead clinical governance initiatives, mentor PICs and staff, and drive policies, risk management, and safeguarding processes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMBI registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, quality improvement, or clinical governance.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a healthcare quality, governance, or compliance role.
• Strong understanding of HIQA standards and person-centred care frameworks.
• Auditing, risk management, and compliance reporting experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Full Irish driving licence and flexibility to travel as required.
• Additional qualification in auditing or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to PICs to ensure consistently high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for governance, compliance, and regulatory developments.
• Carry out audits across all homes, deliver clear feedback, and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.
• Review, update, and standardise policies and procedures across the organisation.
• Mentor PICs and staff in best practices related to clinical governance and compliance.
• Monitor safeguarding processes, incident reporting, risk registers, and the management of complaints.
• Prepare detailed quality and compliance reports for the Executive Team and Board.
• Contribute to organisational strategic planning and drive service excellence initiatives.

Skills

NMBI registration

Nursing

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Auditing

Risk management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management/quality improvement/governance

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates. They are hiring a Quality Manager (Nursing) for their Nursing Home in Co Cork.

The role focuses on governance, compliance, audits, and service excellence across an expanding healthcare group. The candidate will lead clinical governance initiatives, mentor PICs and staff, and drive policies, risk management, and safeguarding processes.