Director of Nursing

Applications are invited for the position of Person in Charge at Middletown Nursing Home & Retirement Village, Gorey, County Wexford. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Person in Charge (PIC) to lead both the nursing home and the retirement village. This is a pivotal leadership role, combining strong clinical oversight with people-focused management and operational excellence.

As part of the Evergreen Care group, Middletown Nursing Home and Retirement Village are dedicated to providing person-centred, high-quality care to our residents in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. Alongside our nursing home, we are proud to manage a vibrant retirement village, offering independent living with the reassurance of support on hand when needed.

As Person in Charge, you will:

• Provide overall leadership and governance of the nursing home and retirement village, ensuring residents experience the highest standards of clinical and personal care.
• Always represent the nursing home as a senior manager and act in the best interest of the nursing home and its residents and the wider Evergreen Care group
• Manage the extension registration of the nursing home and ensure compliance with all HIQA and statutory requirements.
• Build and sustain a culture where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion, and where staff feel supported, empowered, and valued.
• Lead a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective workforce planning, supervision, and ongoing staff development.
• Oversee all aspects of operational management, including clinical governance, occupancy levels, budgets, health & safety, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery across both the nursing home and retirement village.

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing / Director of Nursing
• Excellent knowledge of HIQA standards
• Be registered with NMBI or be entitled to be so registered
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Possesses the clinical, administrative and leadership capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

• Competitive salary
• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
• Flexible working
• Free on-site parking
• Fantastic ongoing training program and up-skill opportunities

Position is subject to Garda vetting and reference checks. Middletown Nursing Home & Retirement Village is an equal opportunities employer.

Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long and short term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates twelve Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It's not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person