Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Clinical Leadership & Practice Role📍 Oranmore, Co. Galway🕒 Full-time | Permanent💰 Salary: €60,000 – €65,000 (DOE)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join the leadership team of a well-established nursing home in Oranmore, Co. Galway.

This role has been created as part of a strengthened clinical leadership structure, with a clear focus on on-floor supervision, staff support, and consistent standards of care. It is a hands-on, visible leadership role — ideal for someone who leads from the floor and enjoys supporting teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This is not a purely administrative or office-based role. The successful candidate will be present, approachable, and actively involved in day-to-day clinical practice.

The Opportunity

Following a recent HIQA inspection, the provider has committed to investing in stronger clinical leadership and supervision across the home. This ADON role plays a key part in that commitment and comes with clear support from senior management, defined authority, and a realistic scope of responsibility.

You will work closely with senior management to:

• Support nurses and healthcare assistants
• Embed best practice in daily care delivery
• Ensure standards are consistently met
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive clinical environment for both residents and staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, on-floor leadership and supervision across the home
• Support, mentor, and guide nurses and HCAs in their daily practice
• Oversee care delivery during peak periods (e.g. mornings, mealtimes, handovers)
• Support the development, review, and implementation of care plans
• Monitor standards of care and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support audits, documentation quality, and clinical best practice
• Promote a positive culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
• Act as a senior clinical presence for staff, residents, and families

What We’re Looking For

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMBI registration
• Previous experience as a CNM, ADON, or senior nurse in an older persons’ care setting
• Strong clinical judgement and confident leadership presence
• Comfortable supervising and supporting staff in a busy environment
• Calm, structured, and approachable leadership style
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to resident-centred care and staff support

This Role Is Ideal For:

• A CNM ready to step into a broader leadership role
• An ADON seeking a more meaningful, hands-on position
• A senior nurse with strong leadership instincts who wants real influence, not just a title

What’s On Offer

• Salary: €60,000 – €65,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Strong, visible support from senior management
• Clearly defined role and responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop and grow within senior clinical leadership
• The chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on care quality and staff experience

How to Apply

If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for leadership, standards, and supporting teams to do their best work, we would love to hear from you.

• 👉 Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.