Director Of Nursing (Mental Health)
Medforce Healthcare Recruitment ·
Job DescriptionAre you an inspiring clinical leader ready to shape the future of mental health services?\ N On behalf of a leading psychiatric healthcare provider, we are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON).\ N Please email me mmiller@medforce.ie\ N This is a strategic leadership role balancing robust clinical governance with a deeply compassionate, person-centred approach to recovery. You will hold ultimate accountability for patient care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across a modern facility.\ N KeyResponsibilities\ N
Clinical Governance: Provide strategic direction to nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care.\ N Regulatory Compliance: Lead the facility in consistently meeting and exceeding Mental Health Commission (MHC) standards.\ N Culture & Development: Oversee recruitment, retention, and continuous professional development (CPD) programmes.\ N Quality Assurance: Drive clinical audits, risk management protocols, and continuous service improvements.\ N
Key Requirements\ N
Registration: Active registration on the Psychiatric Nurses Division of the NMBI is essential.\ N Experience: 5+ years of senior nursing management experience (e.G., ADON level) within an acute or specialised mental health setting.\ N Knowledge: Deep expertise in the Mental Health Act 2001 and contemporary Irish healthcare policies.\ N Qualifications: A post-graduate qualification in Healthcare Management or Clinical Leadership is highly desirable.\ N
What's on Offer\ N
Competitive salary (€85,000 – €105,000) + performance bonus.\ N Generous employer-contributed pension scheme.\ N Private healthcare insurance for you and your family.\ N 30 days annual leave + public holidays.\ N Relocation assistance (if moving to Ireland from overseas).\ N
To Apply\ N
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