Senior Director, Psychiatric Nursing & Mental Health

MatchMedics; Leinster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MatchMedics seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead a specialised mental health service in Co. Meath.

This senior role provides strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, driving clinical excellence and person-centred care within a safe, therapeutic environment. The successful candidate will oversee clinical operations, support service development, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote positive outcomes for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Registered with, or eligible for registration on, the Psychiatric Division of NMBI.
• Post-registration qualification in Healthcare Management (QQI Level 8 or higher) or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Minimum of 8 years' post-registration nursing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' management experience within psychiatric nursing services.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing team and wider service.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care in line with regulatory standards and best practice.
• Lead workforce planning, staff development, retention, and performance management initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary teams to support positive clinical outcomes.
• Develop and manage staffing rosters based on assessed needs and risk management considerations.
• Promote a culture of person-centred care, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Ensure effective communication, governance, and risk management throughout the service.
• Participate in an on-call rota as required.
• Support research and innovation relevant to mental health nursing practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

IT skills

Report writing

Driving licence

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

QQI Level 8 Healthcare Management or equivalent

Job description

MatchMedics seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead a specialised mental health service in Co. Meath.

This senior role provides strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, driving clinical excellence and person-centred care within a safe, therapeutic environment. The successful candidate will oversee clinical operations, support service development, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote positive outcomes for individuals with complex mental health needs.