About us: St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.
Purpose of the role: The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, safe nursing service within the Directorate. They will lead and manage the current pillar structure of multiple medical day services and medical inpatient areas.
This role involves providing professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels, offering expert advice, and contributing to the development and implementation of nursing policy and strategy.
The post holder will ensure strategic objectives are achieved by advancing nursing roles which respond dynamically to patient needs and service priorities. In alignment with our Professional Practice Model and Pathway to Excellence standards, they will foster a culture of clinical excellence, shared decision making, and continuous professional development. They will champion the core values of nursing and this includes promoting evidence based practice, empowering nursing teams through collaborative leadership, and embedding a culture of respect, safety, and quality in every aspect of care delivery.
Working in close partnerships with the Clinical Director, Operations Manager, and ADON colleagues, the post holder will help shape the strategic direction of nursing services. They will ensure the service plays a key role in achieving corporate objectives and robust governance structures are in place and maintained.
For informal enquiries: Please contact Sharon Slattery, Director of Nursing, St James's Hospital, Phone: ; E-mail:
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.
St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English