Director of Nursing – Cork City Hospital
Our client, a Cork City flagship acute hospital is nationally recognised for high-acuity care, innovation and leadership in cardiac and cancer services.
It serves over 100,000 patients annually and offers a comprehensive range of surgical and medical specialties.
Recent strategic investments include the expansion of the Emergency Acute Floor (co-located with Urgent Cardiac Care) and the commissioning of an ICU, reinforcing the hospital's position as a centre of clinical excellence in the Munster region.
This is a senior executive leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and forming a key part of the Senior Executive Team.
You will provide strategic, professional and operational leadership for all nursing services, while contributing to the overall strategic direction, performance and future development of the hospital.
The role plays a central part in advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation, and workforce capability in line with network-wide ambitions.
In turn, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:
An executive leadership role within Ireland's leading private hospital network
An opportunity to shape nursing strategy and clinical excellence at a flagship hospital
Competitive executive remuneration and benefits package
Access to leadership development and professional growth opportunities
Progressive, innovative, and high-performing organisation committed to excellence
To be considered for the role, the following criteria apply:
Essential
Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration
Minimum 7–10 years' senior nursing leadership experience within acute hospital settings
Proven capability operating at executive and strategic leadership level
Postgraduate qualification in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or related discipline
Demonstrable expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement and organisational change
Eligible to work in Ireland
Personal Attributes
Credible, visible, and values-driven leader
Strong influencing, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills
Strategic, data-informed, and patient-focused approach
Demonstrated ability to lead complex services through growth and transformation
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