Assistant Director of Nursing
- Portlaoise, Co Laois
- €65,000-66,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Portlaoise, Laois
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Renumeration: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and clear career progression opportunitiesIf 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 Portlaoise, Laois.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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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