Assistant Director of Nursing - CDA
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Purpose of the role: The directorate Assistant Director of Nursing requires knowledge of the work to be done and must have the potential to lead the nursing and ancillary staff of the assigned Directorate. The job description sets out the role of the ADON in relation to the provision of a high standard of nursing care through the management and control of the nursing service within the budgetary allocation. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. It should be noted that in the context of the reconfiguration of Directorates across all sites, the job specification may be subject to review and change and may involve further duties. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the development and delivery of the nursing/midwifery service within an assigned Directorate.
Essential Criteria
Registered as a Children’s Nurse on the Division/s of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered.
Have 7 years post registration nursing experience and 3 years’ experience in clinical practice management, practice development, education or quality improvement.
Possess a relevant post graduate award at level 9 (Master’s Degree) or Higher.
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV; CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Thursday 6th November 2025 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Charlotte O’Dwyer, charlotte.odwyer@childrenshealthireland.ie. For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Olivia Adams at Olivia.adams@childrenshealthireland.ie.
Commencement Dates
December 15th 2025
January 12th 2026
February 9th 2026
March 9th 2026
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