Assistant Director of Nursing

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care. We are hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the leadership and management of a nursing home in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and support the daily operations of the nursing home, ensuring high standards of resident care. Oversee care delivery, clinical documentation, and compliance with established healthcare standards and promote a collaborative team culture. Lead clinical governance, quality audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support staff rostering, performance management, training, and ongoing professional development. Maintain effective communication with residents and their families, addressing concerns and supporting resident-centred care. Deputise for the Director of Nursing when required and assist with the overall management of the nursing home.

Ensure safe medication management practices in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) guidelines and relevant policies. Liaise with GPs and pharmacists regarding medication reviews, audits, and appropriate medication management. Ensure nursing staff are competent in medication management and follow safe practices for prescribing, administration, and documentation, including electronic prescriptions.

Coordinate medication management training and ensure newly appointed staff receive appropriate induction and understand all relevant medication procedures.

Requirements

Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the care of older persons is desirable, with experience in a senior nursing or management role such as ADON, CNM, or Senior Staff Nurse. Demonstrated clinical competence, leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, procedures, notification requirements, and guidelines. Post-registration qualification in Gerontology and/or Dementia Care is highly desirable. Willingness to undertake relevant post-registration qualifications within three years of employment, with employer support. Must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Benefits

Competitive salary package. 25 days of annual leave. Pension scheme with negotiable employer matching contributions. Death-in-service benefit. Free parking facilities. Pharmacy discounts.

Education

and training reimbursement. Complimentary meals. Relocation assistance packages. Cycle-to-work scheme with a repayment plan. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.