Assistant Director of Nursing

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Tallaght University Hospital Full time

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Medical Directorate - Full Time, Permanent position, Dublin

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Tallaght University Hospital

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Dublin, Ireland

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

767d2f98edca

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5

Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing - Medical Directorate - Full Time, Permanent position

Reference No: 08.002 (2025)
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The post of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for is accountable and professionally responsible to the Director of Nursing but will work in close collaboration with The Directorate Nurse Managers and Senior Nursing Executive, committees, medical staff, senior managers and department heads to ensure the smooth running of the service. The ADON is an integral part of the Senior Nursing Executive team and will work to ensure a quality service.

The post holder requires knowledge of the work to be done and has the potential to lead staff in a changing Health Service. The following job description sets out the role in managing nursing staff and in controlling and managing services within budgetary allocation.

To fulfil the requirements of the position targets and key objectives (based on the job description) will be set by the Director of Nursing for the Assistant Director of Nursing appointed. Quarterly review of performance versus targets will be done during the probationary period and annually thereafter.

Although this is an established role the above duties and responsibilities are reflective of the expectation in defining this role now. This is not an exhaustive list and it is expected that the post holder will embrace the evolving nature of the role, consistent with the direction being followed by the hospital and the DMHG in the current dynamic and changing operating environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office -:

Be registered in the general division of the live Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or be entitled to be so registered.Have at least 7 years recent post-registration nursing experience, with 3 years nursing management experience at a minimum of CNM2 grade in an acute setting.Possess a post graduate qualification at not less than level 8 on the NFQ framework in the area of healthcare or management related area.Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the office.Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrate evidence of higher learning and professional development.Proven clinical and managerial ability with vision and leadership skills to lead and manage the nursing and services agendas in line with the HSE, SDU and Dublin Mid Leinster Hospital Group (DMHG) Strategic goals and objectives within the areas of responsibility.2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where they are not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.

3. Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Be of good character.

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