St Joseph's Nursing Home, Killorglin is a vibrant and welcoming home located just outside Killorglin town, set against the backdrop of the McGillycuddy Reeks and the River Laune.
Guided by our core values of Compassion, Respect, Hospitality, Patience, Love and Justice, we are committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care to our residents.
We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead our nursing home and continue building a culture of excellence, quality and resident wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nursing leader looking to take the next step in their career within a highly supportive environment.
As Director of Nursing and Person in Charge, you will not be expected to lead alone.
You will work closely with our experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Quality and Compliance Officer, who provide ongoing support across:
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Clinical leadership and governance
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HIQA readiness and regulatory compliance
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Quality improvement and audit processes
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Service development and operational planning
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Policy implementation and best practice guidance
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Coaching, mentoring and leadership support
This structure is designed to allow our Directors of Nursing to focus on leading their teams, delivering excellent resident outcomes and continuing their professional growth with expert support available throughout.
Reporting to the Regional CEO and working in partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer on clinical matters, the Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care and regulatory compliance across the service.
Key areas of responsibility include:
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Lead the overall operation and management of the nursing home
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Act as Person in Charge in accordance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA standards
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Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care
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Lead service improvement, quality initiatives and governance processes
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Promote a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement
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Lead, support and develop multidisciplinary teams
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Drive staff engagement, development and performance
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Support recruitment, induction and workforce planning
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Foster a positive and collaborative working environment
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Maintain readiness for HIQA inspections and regulatory requirements
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Oversee audits, action plans and quality monitoring
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Ensure policies, procedures and standards are implemented effectively
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Promote best practice and resident safety across all areas of care
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Registered Nurse with full NMBI registration
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Evidence of continuous professional development
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Minimum 3 years out of the last 6 years in an aged care setting at management level within health and social care
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Post-registration management qualification in health or a related field
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Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and Irish healthcare regulations
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Quality management and audit experience
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Service development and strategic planning experience
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Human resource and budget management experience
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Experience leading teams through change and improvement initiatives
If you are an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and would value working within a collaborative leadership structure with strong clinical and quality support, we would love to hear from you.
