Director of Nursing, DON, Tipperary

Person in Charge (PIC)/Director of Nursing (ADON) – Nursing Home

Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary

Lead with Excellence. Deliver Outstanding Care. Shape the Future of Residential Care in Ireland.

Are you an experienced nurse leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care to older people? We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Person in Charge (PIC)/Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead the clinical and operational management of a modern nursing home in Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse manager to join a progressive organisation committed to providing the highest standards of person-centred care while supporting the professional growth of its team.

About the Role

As the Person in Charge/Director of Nursing, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, and day-to-day operations of the nursing home. You will ensure the service meets all HIQA regulatory requirements while creating a safe, caring, and supportive environment for residents and staff.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, promote a culture of excellence, and ensure every resident receives compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the nursing home.
• Ensure full compliance with the Health Act 2007, HIQA Standards, and all relevant legislation.
• Lead, motivate, and support nursing and care teams to deliver outstanding resident care.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Ensure residents' dignity, independence, rights, and wellbeing remain at the centre of all care.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement.
• Manage staffing, budgets, rostering, and resource planning effectively.
• Maintain high standards of resident safeguarding and risk management.
• Support ongoing staff development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, including occasional night and weekend cover as required.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A Third Level Degree in Nursing.
• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and a current PIN.
• A postgraduate qualification in Healthcare Management (or willingness to complete one).
• A postgraduate qualification in Gerontology or Dementia Care is desirable.
• A minimum of 6 years' post-registration nursing experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in elderly care nursing within the last six years.
• A minimum of 3 years' management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proven leadership, organisational, and people management skills.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and a strong understanding of HIQA regulations and clinical governance.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A full, clean Irish driving licence and access to your own transport.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident and compassionate leader who:

• Inspires and motivates high-performing teams.
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional care to older people.
• Leads with integrity, professionalism, and empathy.
• Champions continuous improvement and innovation.
• Has strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Thrives in a dynamic and rewarding leadership role.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a high-quality nursing home.
• Supportive and progressive organisation.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative leadership environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, families, and staff every day.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced nurse leader ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a team dedicated to delivering excellence in residential care and making a lasting impact on the lives of older people.

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