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Exciting Leadership Opportunity – Join a Home Under New Management. Are you an experienced nursing leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care? This is your opportunity to make a real impact. We are delighted to invite applications for the role of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in our nursing home, now proudly under new ownership by Ethos Care. With a renewed vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting time to join our team and help shape the future of care in our home.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Person in Charge (PIC) in the day-to-day management of operations and staff
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care
Step into leadership in the absence of the PIC, in line with regulatory standards
Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to nursing and care teams
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, HIQA standards, and best practices
Oversee safeguarding processes and ensure all concerns are appropriately managed
Coordinate staffing and workforce planning effectively
Foster a culture of learning, development, and continuous improvement
Act as a clinical resource, staying current with best practices in elderly care
Promote and maintain a safe working environment
Participate in a flexible rota over 7 days
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with active NMBI (An Bord Altranais) PIN
Third-level qualification in Nursing
Minimum 6 years post-registration experience
At least 2 years’ experience in a nursing home setting
At least 2 years’ experience in a management role
Qualification in Healthcare Management (or willingness to complete)
Up-to-date training in: Infection Control, Manual Handling & People Moving, Medication Management, Dementia Care, CPR, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
A genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older people
Nice to have:
Post-registration qualification in Gerontology or Dementia Care (desirable)
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Flexible Scheduling
Fortnightly payroll
Employee perks
Structured induction and continuous professional development