Director of Nurse Education

DIRECTOR OF NURSE EDUCATION

Permanent Full Time

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is part of the Bon Secours Health System which is the largest independent hospital group in Ireland with over 2500 staff including 350 leading consultants. We treat more than 200000 patients annually. We are now inviting applications for the above posts from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

The Director of Nurse education is a key strategic post to oversee drive and provide leadership for nursing education through which the successful candidate will enhance and maintain the highest standards in patient care. The post holder will support innovation in practice building on the expertise creativity and passion of staff while working with defined frameworks to support future innovation.

Candidate Criteria:

• Registered in the General Division of the register kept by Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland.
• Must hold a BSc Nursing Degree (Level 8).
• A Masters Degree is essential.
• Minimum 10 years post registration nursing experience in an acute setting
• Minimum 5 years nursing management experience at a minimum of Clinical Nurse Manager II or higher level of which 3 must have been at a strategic level within a large acute Healthcare setting.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the Irish Health Service with particular reference to nurse education and quality management.
• Ability to demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in research education and innovation at a senior leadership role.
• Must demonstrate an ability to lead oversee a team that implements nurse education for nurse undergraduates post graduate nurses and nurses for adaptation.
• Must demonstrate ability to co-ordinate closely with Head of Quality and Risk to ensure nurse education delivery meets all quality accreditations including HIQA JCI JAG INAB ASCO and ESMO.

Why Join Us

At Bon Secours Hospital Cork we are committed to providing excellent patient care and our administrative team plays a vital role in this mission. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. If you are a proactive detail-oriented individual with a strong administrative background and a passion for healthcare wed love to hear from you!

How to Apply

Applicationsfor the above post are to be submitted online to Aine Ryan Talent Acquisition Specialist. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page where you can upload your resume. Not all fields in the application process are required to submit your CV successfully. Please ensure you have received a notification that your application is submitted.

Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 12th of May 2026.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity Compassion Stewardship Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds abilities and perspectives and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance please contact

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Cork

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