Director of Nursing – Permanent/Full-timeThe Director of Nursing is responsible for leading the nursing team as part of a wider multidisciplinary approach at St John of God University Hospital and for the strategic and operational effectiveness of the service. As a member of the Executive Management Team, the post holder will contribute significantly to the strategic planning process. S/he will be required to identify and implement new service developments and improvements and to manage the changes in nursing practice and policy as required. They will be responsible for leading the delivery of forward thinking, compassionate, human rights based and regulatory compliant nursing service which is effective, efficient, safe and quality-assured providing for best in class practice.The Director of Nursing is principally concerned with policy matters, the co-ordination of activities, ensuring that all nursing personnel are facilitated and trained to carry out their roles and ensuring that these functions are effectively and efficiently implemented. In so doing, the post holder will ensure the provision of such leadership in accordance with the ethos and values of SJOGUH.Essential Qualifications:Not less than five years experience in senior nursing management roles in an acute mental healthcare setting.Significant acute in-patient mental health nursing experience within a multidisciplinary setting.Excellent understanding of Clinical Governance, Service Planning, Service Provision and Resource Management and Regulatory Compliance.Excellent experience in the area of Education, Research and Practice Development