Director of Nursing

Job Description: Director of Nursing

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Director of Nursing to lead and manage nursing services in a progressive healthcare environment in Ireland. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care nursing practice and operational efficiency across the organisation. This is a key leadership role requiring a visionary individual with excellent managerial clinical and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to enhance service delivery patient outcomes and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Lead manage and motivate the nursing team ensuring a high standard of care delivery and professional conduct.
  
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement nursing policies procedures and strategic goals that align with the organisation s overall mission and vision.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in clinical practice ensuring nursing services meet national and international standards including compliance with the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) regulations and other relevant bodies.
  
• Foster a culture of safety quality care and patientcentred services through effective leadership and mentorship.
  
• Monitor and assess the performance of the nursing team providing guidance performance evaluations and support for professional development.
  

Clinical Governance:

• Ensure that nursing practices and procedures comply with regulatory standards and promote patient safety.
  
• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and best practice frameworks to enhance patient outcomes.
  
• Lead initiatives to improve patient care quality reduce incidents and optimise patient experience.
  
• Work closely with clinical teams to ensure the effective delivery of nursing care integrating evidencebased practices and national care frameworks.
  

Operational Management:

• Develop and manage budgets staffing levels and resource allocation to ensure effective and efficient delivery of nursing services.
  
• Monitor patient flow manage patient care requirements and coordinate nursing activities across all units to optimise operational efficiency.
  
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained addressing staffing challenges in a proactive and strategic manner.
  
• Lead the recruitment retention and training of nursing staff to maintain a skilled motivated and resilient nursing workforce.
  

Staff Development and Education:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive staff development programme ensuring continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities for all nursing staff.
  
• Promote a learning culture encouraging the uptake of postgraduate qualifications research and evidencebased practice.
  
• Provide guidance and mentorship for nursing leadership roles including Nurse Managers Clinical Nurse Specialists and other senior nursing staff.
  
• Ensure that nursing staff are wellinformed on developments in healthcare clinical practice and organisational policies.
  

Collaboration and Communication:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical administrative and allied health teams to ensure integrated care and support patientcentred care.
  
• Represent nursing services in meetings with external stakeholders such as regulatory bodies commissioners and partner organisations.
  
• Champion nursing within the organisation ensuring that the contribution of nursing is recognised and valued across the multidisciplinary team.
  

Quality Improvement and Research:

• Promote and support research initiatives within the nursing department to foster innovation in practice.
  
• Oversee quality assurance processes and use datadriven approaches to monitor and evaluate the quality of nursing care.
  
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving patient satisfaction safety and health outcomes.
  

Regulatory and Policy Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant national and international healthcare standards regulations and statutory requirements.
  
• Develop implement and monitor nursing policies and protocols to ensure they meet legislative requirements and organisational standards.
  
• Work with regulatory bodies (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) to ensure that the organisation is meeting all professional and legal obligations.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Education:
  

  • Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and holding a current practising certificate.
    
  • Postgraduate qualification in nursing healthcare management or related field (Master s preferred).
    
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development and leadership training.
    

• Experience:
  

  • Minimum of 57 years of experience in nursing leadership roles including at least 23 years in a senior nursing management position.
    
  • Demonstrable experience in managing clinical services staffing and budgeting.
    
  • Proven track record in improving clinical outcomes patient safety and service efficiency.
    
  • Strong understanding of healthcare policies clinical governance and regulatory frameworks in Ireland.
    

• Skills and Attributes:
  

  • Strong leadership organisational and communication skills.
    
  • Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels and foster a collaborative patientcentred environment.
    
  • Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
    
  • Knowledge of current healthcare trends research and evidencebased practices.
    
  • High level of emotional intelligence and resilience with a compassionate approach to leadership.
    

Benefits

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
  
• Supportive work environment with a strong focus on worklife balance.
  
• Access to employee wellness programmes.
  
• Other great benefits!
  

If you   re motivated and looking to grow your career in a wellestablished supportive setting we   d love to hear from you.
For more details or to apply please reach out to Danielle Hayward at  or whatsapp.