Are you an accomplished nursing leader ready to shape care standards, mentor teams, and drive organisational excellence?
Cpl Healthcare is searching for several caring, experienced, and motivated Directors of Nursing (DONs) to join a variety of nursing homes across Ireland.
In this role, you will play a key part in creating a positive, person-centred environment where residents feel valued and supported, and where nurses feel encouraged and empowered to do their best work. You will guide the clinical and day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care in line with HIQA and Irish healthcare regulations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide clinical leadership to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care and maintain high standards across all nursing practices
- Drive quality improvement through audit, risk management, and oversight of care planning and clinical outcomes
- Lead safeguarding practices, infection prevention and control, and medication management systems
- Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, the Health Act 2007, and all regulatory and organisational requirements, including inspections and reporting
- Lead and support nursing and care teams, promoting a positive, accountable, and high-performing culture
- Oversee recruitment, performance management, staffing levels, and staff development
- Support the effective day-to-day operation of the service, including resource management and strategic planning
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare stakeholders, ensuring clear communication across the service
- Promote health and safety compliance and a culture of risk awareness
About You
- Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration
- Significant experience in a senior nursing management or leadership role
- Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and Irish regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated leadership, organisational, and decision-making capability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary & Benefits
Please note as we are currently working with a range of aged care employers across Ireland, salary and benefits vary depending on the individual employer. The below reflects what is typically on offer across our employer partners.
- Salary: €75,000 - €95,000 plus bonus (dependent on employer and experience)
- Annual leave: 5 weeks
- Garda Vetting: fully paid
- Training & CPD: paid, with ongoing support
- Education: support and reimbursement available
- Career progression: clear pathways within the organisation
- Meals: discounted on-site
- Working hours: Monday–Friday
- Parking: on-site
Full details of the salary and benefits package for each specific role will be provided during your initial consultation with your Cpl Healthcare recruitment consultant.
If you are a senior nursing leader with the vision and experience to lead a high-performing care service, we would welcome your application. Apply today to take the next step!
Pay: €75,000.00-€95,000.00 per year
Experience:
- ADON or DON management: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- management course completed (preferred)
Work Location: In person
