Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Nursing Home, Wexford
Position:
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Location:
Co. Wexford
Contract:
Permanent, Full-Time
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Start Date:
Immediate
About Us
We are a welcoming, person-centred nursing home, committed to delivering high-quality care in a friendly and supportive environment. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and dignity of our residents, with a focus on respect, compassion and excellence in care.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced, motivated ADON to join our leadership team and support the Person in Charge / Director of Nursing. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing clinical and operational functions, leading nursing and care staff, and ensuring that resident care meets the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the Person in Charge/DON in day-to-day management of clinical and nursing operations.
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Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to nursing and care staff.
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Ensure resident care is person-centred, safe and in line with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. HIQA Standards).
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Promote a culture of respect, dignity, and quality across the home.
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Contribute to quality improvement, audits, clinical governance and documentation.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary (depending on experience)
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Permanent, full-time role with stable hours (Mon–Fri, 40 hrs)
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Friendly, caring and supportive working environment
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Flexible working arrangements where possible
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Free on-site parking
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Opportunities for professional development — including support for management training (e.g. a QQI Level 6 in Management, if applicable)
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Statutory sick leave and other statutory protected leave (e.g. maternity leave)
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Pension contribution
Candidate Requirements
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Registered General Nurse on the live register with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and eligible to work in Ireland.
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Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience, including management experience at Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) level or equivalent in a nursing home / older-person care setting.
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Strong knowledge of HIQA Standards and relevant legislation / regulations governing residential care settings.
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Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
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Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
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Desirable: Management qualification (e.g. QQI Level 6 in Management) or working toward one.
We look forward to hearing from talented, compassionate nursing leaders who are dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
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