Senior Nursing Leadership Position

Job Opportunity:

The role of Assistant Director of Nursing is a senior position that plays a key part in ensuring the highest standards of care and patient safety. As a leader and manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Nursing in leading nursing services within a healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Support the Director of Nursing in leadership and management of nursing services to ensure high-quality patient care.">
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies and procedures to align with organisational goals.">
• Lead and mentor nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain clinical excellence.">
• Manage nursing resources efficiently and effectively.">
• Act as a key clinical leader and role model, demonstrating organisation values and fostering a culture of patient-centred care.">
• Ensure clinical governance frameworks are implemented and maintained across nursing services.">
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical guidelines and policies.">
• Lead initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care.">
• Monitor patient outcomes and identify areas for service improvement.">
• Participate in incident reviews and ensure appropriate actions are taken.">
• Assist in planning, coordination, and allocation of nursing resources.">
• Oversee operational management of nursing services, ensuring efficient delivery of patient care.">
• Ensure safe and effective management of patient flow.">
• Support ongoing professional development of nursing staff.">
• Recruit, retain, and mentor nursing staff to create a motivated workforce.">
• Promote a learning environment that encourages reflective practice and research activities.">
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service delivery.">
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings, maintaining open lines of communication.">
• Ensure nursing services comply with national healthcare regulations and standards.">
• Monitor and ensure compliance with legal and professional standards.">
• Contribute to risk management strategies and ensure patient safety risks are identified and mitigated.">
• Support the Director of Nursing in promoting a research-oriented culture within the nursing team.">

Qualifications and Experience:

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• Registered Nurse with NMBI practising certificate.">
• Postgraduate qualification in nursing or related field (essential).">
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and leadership training.">
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in nursing, with at least 3 years in a senior clinical or leadership role.">
• Experience in managing nursing teams, clinical operations, and multidisciplinary teams.">
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and leading nursing teams effectively.">
• Solid understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and healthcare regulations in Ireland.">
• Strong leadership, management, and organisational skills.">
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage staff, patients, and stakeholders.">
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.">
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.">
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.">
• High level of clinical expertise with strong commitment to evidence-based practice.">

Benefits:

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.">
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression.">
• Supportive and inclusive work environment with focus on staff well-being.">
• Access to wellness and health promotion programmes.">

Others:

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and services to our patients. If you are motivated and looking to grow your career in a well-established setting, we would love to hear from you.