Senior Nursing Leader — Quality Care & Resident Autonomy

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

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and international candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care services.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing on behalf of a leading nursing home in Dublin, Ireland. The role emphasises clinical leadership, resident safety, dementia and cognitive impairment care, and compliant service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current registration on the NMBI.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
• Post-registration qualification in management, healthcare management, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontology is desirable.
• QQI Level 6 qualification or higher in Management and/or Leadership is desirable.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of post-registration nursing experience, including at least two years in the care of older people.
• At least three years of management experience within the health and social care sector.
• Minimum of four years of nursing experience.
• At least three years of experience in residential care.
• Experience in psychogeriatric nursing care, psychiatry, or care for adults with disabilities is desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of the ageing process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality care to residents and their families or representatives.
• Promote resident safety and provide quality care while respecting dignity and independence.
• Ensure inclusive, non-discriminatory care practices.
• Build positive relationships with residents to support autonomy and informed choices.
• Recognise residents as individuals and prioritise their rights and preferences.
• Promote independence and personal autonomy in care delivery.
• Ensure effective communication with residents and tailor to their needs.
• Document and communicate residents’ communication requirements in care plans.
• Maintain ongoing communication with residents’ families and representatives.
• Promote continuity of care by sharing information with healthcare professionals.
• Safeguard residents against all forms of abuse and report concerns.
• Facilitate access to legal/financial advice when needed.
• Arrange comprehensive assessments before or on admission to the home.
• Develop individualised care plans within 48 hours of admission.
• Accommodate residents who decline participation in care-planning.
• Inform residents about personal information held and access rights.
• Implement dementia and cognitive impairment care practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dementia care

Older people care

Education

NMBI Registered General Nurse

Post-registration management qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontology

QQI Level 6 in Management/Leadership

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and international candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care services.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing on behalf of a leading nursing home in Dublin, Ireland. The role emphasises clinical leadership, resident safety, dementia and cognitive impairment care, and compliant service delivery.