Director of Nursing DON Hospital Cork Our client an established Hospital in Cork wishes to recruit a Director of Nursing to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door of a reputable hospital in Cork. The role will involve working in collaboration with the Senior Nursing team to provide leadership and support to the nursing in all clinical services in delivering evidenced based nursing care to all patients. * Provide visible and accessible leadership creating a climate where individuals understand their responsibilities and are empowered to be effective in their individual roles. * Promote and influence a shared sense of commitment and participation among staff in maintaining and developing the hospitals Nursing Strategy. Essential: * Registered general nurse * Be on the live register with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland * Management qualification essential with proven track record in the acute care setting. * Demonstrable commitment to patient safety and quality * Minimum of 7 years post registration clinical experience * Minimum 7 years experience in a people management role * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Proven leadership and change management skills * Excellent knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and skills * Ability to make decisions with excellent organisational skills * Commercial awareness focused on efficiency and effective results * Self motivated with commitment towards ongoing professional development * Able to multi-task * Approachable Excellent Salary & benefits for the right candidate For more information & full job spec Please Call Maria O' Dwyer today on for a confidential chat & please email your full CV as a word attachment to Keywords: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, CNM3, Clinical Nurse Manager, Hospital, Cork, Munster, Ireland Skills: Director of Nursing DON ADON Assistant Director of Nursing CNM Clinical Nurse Manager Hospital Benefits: excellent