Senior Director of Nursing – Elder Care Quality Leader

Cpl Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kate Cowhig International Recruitment is recruiting a Director of Nursing for elderly care homes in Co. Limerick. The role requires a Registered General Nurse with management experience and a post-registration management qualification.

The successful candidate will lead clinical governance, staff induction and ongoing development, and ensure HIQA-aligned quality of care. The post demands strong leadership, budgeting awareness, and a collaborative approach to maintain high standards of nursing

Qualifications

• Qualified RGN with at least 3 years’ experience in the last 6 years in care of the older person.
• Post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
• No less than 3 years’ experience in a management capacity in the health and social care area.
• Registered on appropriate part of NMBI live register.
• Proven track record in healthcare clinical management.
• Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
• Sound decision making ability and results driven.
• Good appreciation of finance issues.
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care.
• Implement the Company’s Quality of Care System.
• Ensure clinical practice meets Regulations & Standards.
• Monitor clinical practice through individualised plans of care for each resident.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on results.
• Induct staff and provide ongoing training and development.
• Encourage innovative practice and adherence to HIQA standards.

Skills

RGN (nursing)

Management experience

NMBI registration

Clinical management

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Finance awareness

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Post registration management qualification

Job description

Kate Cowhig International Recruitment is recruiting a Director of Nursing for elderly care homes in Co. Limerick. The role requires a Registered General Nurse with management experience and a post-registration management qualification.

The successful candidate will lead clinical governance, staff induction and ongoing development, and ensure HIQA-aligned quality of care. The post demands strong leadership, budgeting awareness, and a collaborative approach to maintain high standards of nursing