Ballymun Road, Dublin, Ireland
Full time, Permanent
€ 71, ,123.00
Fluent English
Closing date: January 26, :00 AM
Who We Are
St. Michael's House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael's House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May St. Michael's House supports include; Residential supports and Independent
Skills and attributes
Full Driving Licence
Have 7 years post registration intellectual disability nursing experience
Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of NMBI
Description
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Full Time, Permanent
St. Michael's House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports c. 2,300 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael's House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills.
St. Michael's House supports include:
Residential supports and independent living
Clinical supports
Day supports
Schools
Respite supports and
Vocational training services.
St. Michael's House is committed to delivering services and supports based on the needs, wishes and choices of people with an intellectual disability, based in that communities and connected to natural support networks.
Purpose of the Post:
To support the Director of Nursing in the overall management responsibilities and professional standards in St. Michael's House. They will take an active role in the clinical and professional leadership, development and the management of staff.
Take a lead role in developing systematic and structured frameworks to facilitate clinical practice development and innovation within the service. Lead on behalf of the Director of Nursing on strategic projects that enhance nursing services and contribute to the overall development of service delivery in line with St Michael's House Strategic Plan. Oversee decisions regarding implementation of local policy in collaboration with existing management to ensure effective utilisation of resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/or experience:
A. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Are registered, or are eligible for registration, in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
And
(ii) Have 7 years post registration intellectual disability nursing experience and 3 years nursing management experience at a minimum of Clinical
Nurse Manager 2 [CNM 2] level of which 3 must have been in an Intellectual Disability setting immediately prior to the closing date for applications.
And
(iii) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider, which verifies that the applicant has achieved a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 8 or higher award maintained by Quality & Qualifications of Ireland (QQI) or can provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher standard in a health care or management related area.
And
(b) Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
2. Annual registration
(i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
And
(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
3. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Other requirements specific to the post:
Full Clean Drivers licence
Post holder must have access to transport as post may involve travel.
Please check more details on job description booklet attached.
How to Apply:
All the below must be received, via Rezoomo only before the application is deemed complete:
A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
A detailed cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) within St. Michael's House.
If you have informal requires, please contract by email to Fidelma Flannery - Director of Nursing, at
Closing Date: 26th January 2026 at 5:00 pm
The Selection Process may include:
Shortlisting of candidates, based on the information contained in their application detailed in respect of the role.
In-Person Interview: A face-to-face meeting to assess suitability for the position.
Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale.
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.