Director of Nursing — New Nursing Home, Portmarnock (North Dublin)Salary:€90,000 + performance bonus & enhanced benefitsType:Permanent, full-timeLocation:Portmarnock, North DublinReady to put your stamp on something special? We're opening anew, purpose-built nursing home in Portmarnockand seeking an experienced, values-ledDirector of Nursing (DON)to shape its culture from day one. If you're a visionary clinical leader who believes resident-first care and operational excellence can happily co-exist, let's talk.Why this role?You'll have full clinical governance and day-to-day leadership of abrand-new service—with the support, resources, and headspace to do things right from the start. This is your chance to build a high-performing team, set gold standards, and create a warm, inclusive home that families trust and staff love.What you'll doProvide strategic and clinical leadership to deliver exceptional, person-centred careOwn clinical governance end to end: risk, safeguarding, audits, and complianceLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing and care teamEnsure HIQA standards are not just met, but routinely exceededEmbed continuous improvement, professional development, and resident engagementPartner closely with residents, families, GPs, and MDTs to maintain a truly homely environmentManage staffing, budgeting, and resource planning with a cool, steady handMonitor care plans, quality metrics, and outcomes—then raise the bar againChampion a safe, supportive, and empowering culture for residents and staffYour support networkAssistant Director of Nursing for day-to-day clinical supportExperienced CNMs and a committed nursing teamRegional senior management and compliance partnersAccess to HR, training, recruitment, and quality assurance teamsWhat you'll bringNMBI registration (RGN, RPN or RNID)7+ years' post-registration experience; 3+ years at ADON/DON levelDeep knowledge of HIQA regulations and national standardsProven leadership and operational management capabilityExcellent communication, delegation, and problem-solving skillsA resident-centred mindset—alwaysDegree-level education and/or post-grad in management or healthcare leadership (desirable)What's in it for youHighly competitive salary (€90,000) + performance-related bonusExcellent annual leave packagePension contribution & income protectionEnhanced maternity benefitsClear career progression in a growing care groupPaid training, education support, and leadership developmentEmployee Assistance ProgrammePositive, team-oriented culture—help us build it from day oneInterested in leading anew Portmarnock homeand setting a standard others will follow?Reach out confidentially toBarbara Kellyby phone at