Director of Nursing

Akeso Healthsearch is a trusted specialist in nursing and healthcare recruitment, proudly connecting skilled professionals with leading hospitals, nursing homes, and community services across Ireland.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing to lead a nursing home in County Kerry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality resident care, leading clinical teams, and driving excellence across nursing home operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership, overseeing the day-to-day management and overall operation of the nursing home.

• Ensure the highest standards of resident care, safety, and wellbeing while maintaining full compliance with HIQA regulations and relevant legislation.

• Lead, support, and develop the nursing and wider care teams, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.

• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, residents, and families to ensure person-centred care.

• Manage staffing, recruitment, retention, and resource allocation to ensure the effective delivery of care.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

• A minimum of 5 years of post-registration nursing experience.

• Previous experience in a Director of Nursing or senior nursing management role within a nursing home setting.

• Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations, clinical governance, and relevant healthcare legislation.

• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.

• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

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