Assistant Director Of Nursing

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

(Permanent, Full Time)

Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons.

Overview of the role

The Assistant Director of Nursing will play an integral role as part of the senior nursing team within the Hospital. She/he will be responsible for maintaining optimum levels of care that ensure the health and safety of all patients. To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility. Rotation to night duty may be a requirement of this post.

Qualifications and Knowledge/Experience/Skills

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:

· Registered, or are eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

· Have 7 years of post-registration nursing experience and 3 years nursing management experience at a minimum of Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM 2) in an acute or similar setting desirable.

· A post graduate qualification at level 9, master’s degree or higher (Desirable).

· Knowledge / experience of Quality Management and Nursing Development is essential.

· Evidence of proven clinical and professional ability, leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

· Information Technology skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point applications are essential.

· Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

This is a permanent full-time vacancy within the Nursing Department. Salary for this post is aligned with HSE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING (NON-BAND 1 HOSPITALS) PayScale.

Applicants for the above post should submit their Curriculum Vitae and letter of application via Rezoomo no later than 12:00 pm Monday 20th April 2025.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.