Job Title: Director of Nursing
Location: West Cork
Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time, Monday to Friday
This is an exceptional opportunity for a compassionate, strategic, and dynamic professional to step into a senior role and help lead outstanding clinical care.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Director of Nursing with prior experience of managing, who has excellent leadership qualities, a positive disposition, and strong clinical skills to work with and lead a fabulous team of nurses, carers, catering, housekeeping and administration staff to deliver safe, person‑centred, high quality care to lovely residents in a beautiful setting, in line with HIQA standards and Health Act 2007 regulations.
This is a senior leadership role where you will provide strategic clinical direction, operational oversight, and service development for a well‑established residential care facility.
You will be supported in your role by two experienced Assistant Directors of Nursing, ensuring a strong and collaborative clinical leadership team.
The organisation is deeply committed to delivering exceptional care in a respectful, nurturing, and person‑centred environment. Staff are carefully selected, professionally trained, and continuously supported to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, high‑quality care.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong clinical and operational leadership for the nursing home, ensuring the highest standards of care for residents.
* Oversee all aspects of resident care and support the development of clinical best practices and care pathways.
* Lead and support the Assistant Directors of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Managers, and wider clinical team to ensure the delivery of excellent, compliant care.
* Ensure full compliance with all HIQA regulations and standards, including the implementation and monitoring of a robust quality management system.
* Drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes staff engagement, development, recruitment, and retention.
* Contribute to the strategic development of the service, including the introduction or enhancement of care services as agreed with the CEO and senior leadership team.
* Exercise sound financial management, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control while maintaining exceptional care quality.
* Act as the primary point of contact with key stakeholders, including HIQA inspectors, multidisciplinary teams, residents, and families.
* Collaborate with other Directors of Nursing within the group to ensure consistency of care, shared learning, and continuous improvement.
Eligibility Criteria
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) with at least 3 years' experience in the last 6 years working in the Older Person sector.
* Hold a post‑registration management qualification in health or a related field.
* Minimum of 3 years' management experience in health or social care.
* Registered with NMBI and on the live register.
* Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and healthcare management.
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Ability to make sound decisions and drive results.
* Strong understanding of budgeting and financial oversight.
* Ability to motivate and develop teams and work independently when required.
* Flexible, adaptable, and committed to the mission of the organisation.
Take the Next Step
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care to older people and are ready to lead a dedicated and professional team in West Cork, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Charlene Cooke by email or telephone.
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