Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing - Permanent

Inspire Medical are working with a leading provider of specialist residential, supported living, and day services across Ireland to hire a Director / Assistant Director of Nursing on a permanent basis. This organisation delivers high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex needs, including Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), and enduring Mental Health difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational nursing leadership, ensuring person-centered care and strict compliance with HIQA standards and NMBI regulations
• Lead, mentor, and supervise nursing and social care staff, managing rosters, performance evaluations, and professional development
• Oversee clinical assessments, care planning, medication management, and incident escalation. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments
• Work closely with Clinical Directors, Psychiatrists, Allied Health Professionals, and external healthcare bodies (HSE, GPs, Disability Services)
• Drive service delivery within budget, manage resource allocation, and foster a compassionate, high-performing clinical culture

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Active registration as an RGN, RNID, or RPN with the NMBI
• Post-graduate qualification in Healthcare Management, Leadership, or clinical specialty (essential/desirable depending on grade)
• DON: Minimum 3–5 years in a senior nurse management role (ADON/CNM3 level or higher) within residential, disability, or mental health settings
• ADON: Minimum 2–3 years at CNM2/CNM3 level with demonstrable leadership experience
• Proven track record with HIQA inspections, regulatory compliance, and audit frameworks
• Strong clinical leadership, decision-making, and budget management abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Expertise in complex care planning, safeguarding, and risk management