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Assistant Director of Nursing
Job Location:
Salary:
Posted:
21 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals Nursing Homes Home care and Community care.
We are Hiring an Assistant Director Of Nursing for a leading Nursing Home in Co Donegal Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Conduct internal audits and ensure timely follow-up on findings and corrective actions.
- Coordinate staff induction programmes and support ongoing training and professional development.
- Promote and encourage innovative practices to enhance resident care and service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with Company policies HIQA standards procedures and regulatory guidelines.
- Facilitate regular communication and engagement meetings with all clinical staff.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external community agencies supporting resident participation in local events and activities.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to enhance the Homes profile and presence within the local community.
- Implement and monitor Health and Safety policies to ensure the wellbeing of residents staff visitors and contractors.
- Organise and oversee regular fire safety training sessions and evacuation drills.
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene cleanliness and infection prevention throughout the Home.
- Ensure a preventative maintenance programme is established monitored and effectively implemented.
- Participate in the recruitment selection and interviewing of staff.
- Conduct regular training needs analyses and develop action plans to address identified learning requirements.
- Provide cover for the Director of Nursing as required.
- Ensure clinical practices within the Home consistently meet all relevant regulations standards and quality requirements.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with a minimum of three years management experience within the last six years preferably in the care of older persons.
- Relevant post-registration management qualification in healthcare or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience and a proven track record in healthcare clinical management.
- Strong leadership organisational and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent decision-making abilities with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive team environment.
- Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to respond effectively to the evolving needs of the organisation.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored events and social activities.
- Food allowance provided.
- Free on-site parking.
Required Skills:
Registered Nurse with a minimum of three years management experience within the last six years preferably in the care of older persons. Relevant post-registration management qualification in healthcare or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience and a proven track record in healthcare clinical management. Strong leadership organisational and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent decision-making abilities with a proactive and results-oriented approach. Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive team environment. Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to respond effectively to the evolving needs of the organisation.
