Assistant Director of Nursing - Wicklow

Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Location: Co Wicklow
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Renumeration: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and clear career progression opportunities

If you're a natural leader with a passion for high-quality elder care, and you're ready for a meaningful new challenge in a supportive and progressive environment - we want to hear from you.

Our client is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive Assistant Director of Nursing to help lead their well-established nursing home in Co. Wicklow.

About the Role:

As Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll work closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure the delivery of exceptional care in line with regulatory standards and the organisation's values. This is a key leadership role for a nurse who thrives in a people-first, resident-focused setting.

You'll support clinical oversight, mentor staff, promote continuous improvement, and ensure every resident feels safe, respected, and cared for.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the Director of Nursing in the daily and strategic management of the home
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and all relevant legislation
• Promote a resident-first culture through the development of individualised care plans
• Provide clinical guidance and mentoring to nursing and care teams
• Contribute to recruitment, induction, supervision, and performance management
• Champion a warm, inclusive environment that prioritises dignity, safety, and independence
• Drive continuous quality improvement and support internal and external audits
• Liaise with residents, families, GPs, and allied health professionals
• Assist with scheduling, risk management, and clinical governance

Your Team:

• Director of Nursing providing strong mentorship
• Experienced clinical and care team with positive morale
• Support from senior regional leadership
• Access to internal training, EAP services, and compliance resources

Essential Criteria:

• NMBI-registered nurse (RGN, RPN or RNID)
• Minimum 6 years post-registration nursing experience
• At least 3 years in a senior or supervisory clinical role
• Strong working knowledge of HIQA regulations and elder care best practices
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and team motivation abilities
• Passion for delivering resident-focused, high-quality care

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced annual leave
• Career development and training support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Positive, values-driven working environment
• Opportunities for promotion and further management roles

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Barbara Kelly by email or telephone Apply