ReferenceCH CategoryNursing and MidwiferyGradeDirector of Nursing 1 - Assistant 2910Advertisement sourceHSEAdvertisement TypeExternalImportant InformationThis job is in the HSE.Health regionHSE Dublin and North EastCountyDublin NorthLocationConnolly HospitalRecruiterHSE Dublin and North East: North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and MonaghanContract typeSpecified Purpose WholetimePost specific related informationThe Director of Nursing, Deputy will act as a professional and clinical leader in supportingthe Director of Nursing (DON) with the development of nursing practice and standards,clinical pathways and care delivery models to ensure that patients, their relatives andcarers have a positive experience when assessing and receiving care /services from thehospital and to ensure the overall hospital performance meets national key performanceindicators. In conjunction with the DON, he/she will continuously evaluate and influencestrategic developments in patient care delivery ensuring that high quality patient care is atthe forefront. He/she will deputise for the Director of Nursing as and when required bothinternally and externally as appropriate in consultation with the DON.Key Performance Criteria:The quality and standard of nursing care evidenced by ongoing evaluation, audit andquality outcomes.The extent to which service plan objectives have been achieved.The extent to which performance objectives agreed with DON are achieved.The extent to which there is patient satisfaction with nursing care.The effectiveness of financial management, in particular, ability to operate within thebudget.The extent to which good working relationships are fostered and maintained throughoutthe nursing service and between nursing and other disciplines.The Director of Nursing, Deputy serves as part of the Senior Nurse Management Teamand will operate within the wider hospital management team.The Director of Nursing, Deputy is responsible for the standard of nursing care within thedirectorate and leads the nursing team in the development and coordination of the servicewithin the directorate's defined priorities.They translate directorate priorities for all nursing and healthcare assistant (HCA) staffwith the aim of achieving the best possible clinical outcomes and experience for patients.As a core member of the directorate management team they play a significant role inleading, planning and commissioning new services, identifying continuous improvement tocurrent services and identifying new innovative ways of delivering effective services.Closing date28/01/2026 12:00:00Proposed interview date"Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. However please note the timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances."Informal enquiriesWe welcome enquiries about the role.Contact Siobhan Lines, Director of Nursing – Recruitment Queries:For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email External linkDirector of Nursing, Deputy (Leas-Stiúrthóir Altranais) in Dublin, Dublin | Careers at Connolly Hospital