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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

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    Cahercalla Community Care
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    Ref: #JOB-2474754
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    CAHERCALLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Cahercalla Comm Hosp, Cahercalla Road, Co. Clare, V95 NR59
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    70000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 12 Oct 2026
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    Closing On: 09 Nov 2026

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Assistant Director of Nursing required to support the Person in Charge/Director of Nursing in managing clinical services, leading staff and maintaining safe, person-centred resident care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•	Support the overall management of nursing and care services
•	Deputise for the PIC/DON as required
•	Oversee care standards, assessments and care plans
•	Support HIQA compliance, clinical governance and risk management
•	Coordinate audits and quality improvement actions
•	Review incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints
•	Support recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development
•	Review staffing, rosters and resources within agreed budgets
•	Promote infection prevention, health and safety
•	Work with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
•	Current NMBI registration
•	Post-registration qualification in healthcare management or leadership.
Experience:
•	At least three years’ experience nursing older people within the last six years, together with relevant clinical management experience.
•	Experience in audit, quality improvement and staff development
Skills:
•	Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
•	Knowledge of HIQA standards and relevant regulations
•	Good organisational and resource management skills
•	Competence with electronic care records

Pre-employment: Satisfactory references, Garda vetting, occupational health clearance and verification of registration and qualifications required. 
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Career Level

  • Managerial

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