RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.
We are hiring a
Director of Nursing
in our Hospital in Cork, Ireland.
(Full time, Permanent)
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership across all nursing services within the organisation
Contribute at Executive level to the hospital's strategic planning and overall operational performance
Advise the CEO and Senior Executive Team on nursing, clinical care, and patient safety matters
Drive excellence in patient safety, quality, and clinical outcomes, fostering a culture of high ethical standards
Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing and engaged nursing workforce
Champion innovation and promote a continuous quality improvement culture across the organisation
Strengthen clinical governance frameworks, including audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Lead professional development, education, and continuous advancement of nursing practice
Promote advanced practice roles, research, and leadership development, aligning with best practice clinical guidelines
Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation, and financial management of nursing services
Implement systems, technologies, and reporting structures to support data-driven decision-making
Foster strong multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes
Requirements
Registered General Nurse with active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
Significant senior nursing leadership experience (minimum 7–10 years) within an acute hospital setting of appropriate scale and complexity
Proven ability to operate effectively at executive and strategic leadership level
Postgraduate qualification in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or a related discipline
Demonstrated track record in clinical governance, quality improvement, and leading organisational change
Excellent leadership, influencing, and change management capabilities
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
A high-profile executive leadership role within one of Ireland's leading private hospital networks
A unique opportunity to shape and influence the hospital's nursing strategy at a senior level
Competitive executive salary with a comprehensive benefits package
Access to leadership development and continuous professional growth opportunities
A progressive, innovative, and patient-focused organisation committed to excellence in care.
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