The RoleThe primary purpose of the Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery (RDNM) role is to provide overarching professional leadership and governance for nursing and midwifery across the full continuum of care, encompassing hospital and community-based and public health services within the Health Region, including those provided by Section 38 organisations.The RDNM as a member of the Executive Management Team is accountable for the efficient, effective and safe delivery of all clinical nursing and midwifery and related services for patients as set out in the service plan, in conjunction with the REO and EMT members.The PersonEligibility Pool:· Hospital Group Directors of Nursing & Midwifery· Director of Midwifery, NWIHP· Area Directors of Nursing, Mental Health Services· Directors of Nursing of Model 4 Hospitals· Directors of Nursing and Midwifery Band 1· NMPDU Area Directors· Directors of Public Health Nursing(Eligible applicants must be registered, or are eligible for Registration, in the Nurse and/or Midwife Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives (General / Midwives / Children's Intellectual Disability / Psychiatric / Public Health Nursing), maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).ANDHave 10 years post registration nursing and/or midwifery experience, 5 of which must be at a minimum of Director of Nursing/Midwifery level, or equivalent.ANDHave successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider, which verifies that the applicant has achieved a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 8 or higher award maintained by Quality & Qualifications of Ireland (QQI), or can provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher in a healthcare or management related area.ANDDemonstrate evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development.ANDHave the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.Post Specific RequirementsSignificant strategic leadership experience to include experience working collaboratively and effectively with multi-disciplinary teams in a health or social care environmentExtensive experience in a role demonstrating expertise across the integrated care pathway for patients and service usersA track record of delivering on the quality and patient safety agenda at a senior management levelFor further information please see the below job specification.The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties, as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.We welcome enquiries about the role:Martina Queally, Regional Executive Officer, HSE Dublin & South EastEmail: Jennifer Corry, Recruitment Officer, HSE Dublin & South EastEmail: Application Process:***CV's will NOT be accepted***Closing date: Thursday 22nd of January 2026 @ 12:00noonApplications are to be made by Rezoomo System. Please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers to apply on Rezoomo. CV's will not be accepted.Information submitted in your application will be shared with the assessment panel as part of the recruitment and selection process.