Director of Nursing, DON, Tipperary

Person in Charge (PIC)/Director of Nursing (ADON) - Nursing Home Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary Lead with Excellence. Deliver Outstanding Care. Shape the Future of Residential Care in Ireland.

Are you an experienced nurse leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care to older people? We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Person in Charge (PIC)/Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead the clinical and operational management of a modern nursing home in Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse manager to join a progressive organisation committed to providing the highest standards of person-centred care while supporting the professional growth of its team.

About the Role

As the Person in Charge/Director of Nursing, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, and day-to-day operations of the nursing home. You will ensure the service meets all HIQA regulatory requirements while creating a safe, caring, and supportive environment for residents and staff.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, promote a culture of excellence, and ensure every resident receives compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the nursing home.
• Ensure full compliance with the Health Act 2007, HIQA Standards, and all relevant legislation.
• Lead, motivate, and support nursing and care teams to deliver outstanding resident care.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Ensure residents' dignity, independence, rights, and wellbeing remain at the centre of all care.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement.
• Manage staffing, budgets, rostering, and resource planning effectively.
• Maintain high standards of resident safeguarding and risk management.
• Support ongoing staff development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, including occasional night and weekend cover as required.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A Third Level Degree in Nursing.
• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and a current PIN.
• A postgraduate qualification in Healthcare Management (or willingness to complete one).
• A postgraduate qualification in Gerontology or Dementia Care is desirable.
• A minimum of 6 years' post-registration nursing experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in elderly care nursing within the last six years.
• A minimum of 3 years' management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proven leadership, organisational, and people management skills.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and a strong understanding of HIQA regulations and clinical governance.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A full, clean Irish driving licence and access to your own transport.

What We're Looking For

• Inspires and motivates high-performing teams.
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional care to older people.
• Leads with integrity, professionalism, and empathy.
• Champions continuous improvement and innovation.
• Has strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Thrives in a dynamic and rewarding leadership role.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a high-quality nursing home.
• Supportive and progressive organisation.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative leadership environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, families, and staff every day.

Join a team dedicated to delivering excellence in residential care and making a lasting impact on the lives of older people.