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? We're Hiring: Assistant Director of Nursing | Finglas ? Are you an experienced nurse with a kind heart and a steady hand, ready to support and inspire a dedicated care team? We are now recruiting an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a respected and well-run nursing home in Finglas. This is a brilliant opportunity for a clinical leader who brings not only experience, but genuine empathy, integrity, and kindness to their role. ? What We're Looking For: ? A current NMBI registration ? Leadership experience at CNM or ADON level ? A warm, person-centred approach to both residents and staff ? Strong understanding of HIQA standards and clinical governance ? A calm, supportive leader who leads by example and fosters a positive environment This is more than just a management role - it's a chance to make a meaningful difference every day and help shape the future of care in a home where residents are truly at the heart of everything. ? Location: Limerick ? Full-time, permanent role If you're a natural leader who believes in compassionate care and team collaboration, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out via DM or email for a confidential chat. ? ? #NursingJobs #ADON #AssistantDirectorOfNursing #LimerickJobs #KindLeadership #EmpathyInCare #NurseLeadership #NMBI #HealthcareCareers #NurseRecruitment At Wallace Myers International Recruitment Agency we specialise in sourcing professionals for key industries and services. See our website for more details. Privacy Policy: By applying for this role you are agreeing that your details will be stored in our database and may be considered for similar future positions. For more info see Skills: Nursing Caring ADON Leadership

Akeso Healthsearch is a leading nursing and healthcare recruitment agency. We work in partnership with both public and private hospitals, as well as in semi-acute facilities, paediatric homecare, residential services, and practice nursing. On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to join a Nursing Home in Sligo. Requirements: Registered Nurse with active registration on the NMBI. Minimum of 2 years management experience. Post-registration qualification in gerontology and/or dementia care is highly desirable. Eligible to work in Ireland. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills with a focus on team motivation and continuous professional development. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the delivery of exceptional nursing and social care tailored to each resident's needs. Oversee clinical standards, conduct assessments, and manage care plans to maintain high-quality outcomes. Supervise medication administration, conduct audits, and liaise with GPs and pharmacies to ensure compliance with best practices and improve medication management standards. Lead and mentor CNMs, nurses, and care assistants, providing ongoing training and development. Foster a professional, caring approach among staff to ensure residents receive the highest standard of care. Perform regular clinical, environmental, and medication audits. Develop and implement action plans to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in collaboration with the Director of Nursing. Serve as a key contact for residents and families, addressing concerns promptly and supporting a person-centred care approach. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the resident experience. Take the first step - contact Gabriele Baptista at Akeso Healthsearch today at or. Visitfor our latest live jobs. #LP Skills: Assistant Director of

Exciting Opportunity: Director of Nursing Thriving Nursing Home in North Dublin Are you a compassionate and experienced nursing leader looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and inspire a well-established, nursing home in North Dublin With full occupancy and a warm, supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in care. We are also recruiting PIC's, DON's, ADON' and Nurse Manager roles for our clients facilities nationwide. Why Join Us? Stability & Support: Enjoy working in a home that is always at full occupancy, backed by a dedicated and experienced team. Growth & Development: Play a key role in shaping the future of care delivery with strong support from leadership. Community & Engagement: Be a driving force in building meaningful connections between residents, staff, and the local community. Innovative & Progressive Environment: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative care practices to enhance the well-being of our residents. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the clinical team, ensuring top-tier care for residents. Conduct internal audits and implement improvements based on findings. Oversee staff recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in care delivery. Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, policies, and procedures. Build strong relationships with external agencies and promote community engagement. Collaborate with the marketing team to maintain the homes outstanding reputation. Implement and oversee health & safety policies, including fire safety and preventative maintenance programs. Conduct regular training needs analysis to support staff development. What Were Looking For: Qualified Nurse with at least 3 years of management experience in the last 6 years within older person care. Post-registration management qualification in health or a related field. Strong leadership skills with a passion for delivering high-quality care. Excellent organizational and communication abilities. A proactive, results-driven approach with sound decision-making skills. A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the home. This is more than just a job its a chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents and lead a dedicated team with passion and purpose. Interested? Send your CV to Alan Noone today for a confidential consultation and take the next step in your career! Skills: Nurse Management HIQA Rostering

Exciting Opportunity: Director of Nursing Thriving Nursing Home in County Galway Are you a compassionate and experienced nursing leader looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and inspire a well-established, nursing home in County Galway. With full occupancy and a warm, supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in care. Why Join Us? Stability & Support: Enjoy working in a home that is always at full occupancy, backed by a dedicated and experienced team. Growth & Development: Play a key role in shaping the future of care delivery with strong support from leadership. Community & Engagement: Be a driving force in building meaningful connections between residents, staff, and the local community. Innovative & Progressive Environment: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative care practices to enhance the well-being of our residents. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the clinical team, ensuring top-tier care for residents. Conduct internal audits and implement improvements based on findings. Oversee staff recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in care delivery. Ensure compliance withHIQA standards, policies, and procedures. Build strong relationships with external agencies and promote community engagement. Collaborate with the marketing team to maintain the homes outstanding reputation. Implement and overseehealth & safety policies, including fire safety and preventative maintenance programs. Conduct regular training needs analysis to support staff development. What Were Looking For: Qualified Nurse with at least3 years of management experience in the last 6 years within older person care. Post-registration management qualification in health or a related field. Strong leadership skills with a passion for delivering high-quality care. Excellent organizational and communication abilities. A proactive, results-driven approach with sound decision-making skills. A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the home. This is more than just a job its a chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents and lead a dedicated team with passion and purpose. Interested? Send your CV toAlan Noone today for a confidential consultation and take the next step in your career! Skills: Nurse Management HIQA Rostering

We are inviting applicants for Assistant Director of Nursing to join the team in Blarney Rehabilitation Unit. Position Overview: The post of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a senior clinical position which reports to the Director of Nursing. The role will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, managing the day-to-day clinical practices in the care centre, appropriate staff rostering, delegation and supervision, performance and development, clinical governance and assessment of risks. The ADON will work collaboratively with the DON and Healthcare Manager as part of the senior management team in the care centre, providing clear communication and direction and deputising for the DON as required. The position reports to theDirector of Nursing / Person in Charge. Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Practice To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident by: Ensuring that the care centre policies and expected clinical standards are read, understood and practiced at all times. Conducting ward rounds (including those with GP) to ensure that the best clinical outcomes are consistently achieved. Reviewing nursing documentation to ensure this reflects the care and treatment required by each individual resident and that assessments and care plans are completed appropriately within agreed timeframes and reviewed as required. Reviewing residents at increased risk of pressure sores, falls and other adverse events, and those who are clinically unwell, providing advice, support and assistance through clinical practices and documentation so as to ensure appropriate management plan is in place. Participate in handover and help troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues and non-clinical issues, escalating to the Director of Nursing as appropriate. Ensuring medication practices are carried out according to NMBI guidelines and in accordance with the centres policies and practice in the care centre, and liaising with GPs and pharmacy with regards to medication reviews and audit. Ensuring that all nursing staff are deemed competent in all aspects of medication management, and that their practice is safe. Ensuring that education on medication management practices is provided to all newly appointed staff as part of their induction and that they fully understand all aspects of practice related to prescribing, administration and documentation of medications, including electronic prescriptions. Undertaking regular MAMS Medicines audits in the care centre and ensuring effective feedback and action plans are undertaken and reviewed. Staff Supervision & Education Supporting the CNMs in the centreand provide direction, mentorship and regular communication. Ensuring a strong focus is placed on working alongside the CNMs, staff nurses and carers, maintain a visible presence in the clinical areas. Monitor practice in relation to care practices and give constructive feedback. Establish a team dynamic and ensure that the team works cohesively in planning, implementing and reviewing improvements to care and practice. Carrying out regular Performance Appraisals and education & professional development objectives with CNMs, Staff Nurses and Care Assistants. All CNM appraisals to be performed in conjunction with the DON. Training, education, development and induction of nursing and care staff are fundamental to the role. Assessing education needs and implementing in house training, such as infection control, palliative and end of life care, understanding challenging behaviour, elder abuse. Participating in regular communication with staff and helping to develop a team ethos. Participating in staff interviews and reviews as appropriate. Producing the roster; in this aspect, collaboration and effective communication with DON is vital. Monitoring usage of temporary or agency staff, ensuring this is kept to a minimum. Understanding the agreed staffing levels and maintaining compliance with these. Auditing Clinical audits. Regularly review residents documentation, ensuring appropriate and timely assessments, care planning and implementation of care is documented and reviewed. In addition to observing practice, the ADON also monitors standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and fosters an effective working relationship and good communication between nurses, carers, housekeeping and catering staff. Responsible for ensuring environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly, and that action plans are implemented and sustained. Responsible for carrying out medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and drawing up risk management plans in conjunction with DON. Responsible for auditing EpicCare, and for addressing any issues in relation to documentation in association with CNMs, staff nurses and carers (Touch screen). Residents/Relatives - Person Centred Interacting with and supporting residents and families on a daily basis. The ADON is a key point of contact for all relatives and visitors in conjunction with the DON. Ensuring that complaints are swiftly dealt with at the point of contact and if not, are escalated for resolution at DON level. Ensuring that complaints are appropriately documented and followed up as required. Assisting and liaising with the multidisciplinary team, relatives and families. Management and Communication The ADON, reporting to the DON is responsible for the day to day clinical practices.This post will also be responsible for the care centre in the absence of the DON. Open, honest and clear communication is required at all times when reporting to senior management, direct reports and all staff. The ADON role is part of the senior management teamand as such is responsible for ensuring that the care delivered is consistently of a high quality, and that those delivering the direct care to residents are appropriately skilled, competent, caring and conscientious. The ADON is the team leader of the staff who provide the hands-on care to our residents, and is a role model of excellent nursing care and practice, who leads by example. The ADON will be regularly engaged in supervising staff, monitoring drug rounds, dealing with clinical issues, working with staff and obtaining crucial information on the day to day issues. By doing this the ADON can observe staff compliance with clinical standards, communication skills with residents and general working practices. Daily Activities Checking staff rosters and getting cover for absences. Must be a good communicator but it is vital to the smooth running of any care centrethat staff, residents and relatives see this skill in the ADON. Daily: attend handovers and review progress of residents. The main focus is in supporting and developing clinical practice, so the ADON will be hands-on with nurses and carers in the delivery of care. The benefit of having this supportive role on a daily basis cannot be overstated and leads to a more confident and competent staff group. Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others Skills and Attributes: Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively within a senior management team Sound decision making ability Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative Ability to work well and promote a team environment Appreciation of finance issues Results driven Qualifications: Experience A minimum of 7 years post registration experience. A minimum of 3 years experience as a Clinical Nurse Manager or above. Experience working in a rehabilitation setting or equivalent. Post registration management qualification in health or a related field First level registration Registered on appropriate part of Irish live register. Evidence of continuous Professional Development Previous management experience Note This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the care centre. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Director of Nursing Skills: Nursing Rehab Management Clinical

Assistant Director of Nursing ADON Hospital Cork Monday - Friday role Our client an established Hospital in Cork wishes to recruit an Assistant 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 5 years post registration clinical experience * Minimum 5 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: Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, CNM3, Clinical Nurse Manager, Hospital, Cork, Munster, Ireland Skills: ADON Assistant Director of Nursing CNM Cork Clinical Nurse Manager Hospital Nurse Manager Benefits: excellent