Assistant Director of Nursing

Ballyragget, Ireland | Posted on 02/20/2026

We have a fantastic opening for a Assistant Director of Nursing at a reputable Nursing Home in the Kilkenny county! Are you a nurse that is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have excellent leadership and communication skills?

• Assist with hiring, training nurses and monitor nurses.
• Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.
• Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts.
• Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
• Assisting in budget preparation and expense management.
• Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints.
• Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements.
• Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Have not less than 3 years’ management experience of nursing older persons in the last 6 years.
• Have a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience.
• Have in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulatory inspection activity as they pertain to residential care centres.
• Hold a third-level qualification in management.
• Have the ability to manage one’s own workload effectively while responding flexibly to new demands at short notice.
• Demonstrate an ability to embrace change and be committed to continuous improvement and learning throughout the residential care home.
• Have the skill to influence others, build constructive relationships and achieve outcomes.
• Promote an ethos and culture of quality assurance within the clinical area, identifying and establishing benchmarks and KPIs in consultation with the Director of Nursing.
• Be a Registered General Nurse.
• Be available to work flexible hours when required.
• Continuous professional development and training.