I am recruiting Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a mental health hospital to cover a 12-week period. This may extend.
Please send your CV to mmiller@medforce.ie
This is a senior leadership role supporting the Director of Nursing in delivering high-quality, person‑centred mental health care and ensuring strong clinical governance, compliance, and service development.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services
Support clinical governance, risk management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
Lead, support, and develop nursing teams, including workforce planning and rostering
Ensure compliance with Mental Health Commission standards and relevant legislation
Contribute to service development, innovation, and strategic planning
Deputise for the Director of Nursing as required
Essential Requirements
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) on the NMBI live register
Minimum 7 years post‑registration experience, including senior management experience in adult mental health services
Strong knowledge of Mental Health Commission requirements and governance
Proven leadership, communication, and change management skills
Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Application Note
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