Assistant Director of Nursing – Theatre Department

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in relocating qualified healthcare professionals across Ireland and internationally, providing support with professional registration, job placement, visa applications, and employment permit processing.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Nursing – Theatre Department for a leading hospital in Dublin.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional patient care within a culture focused on quality, respect, compassion, and excellence in clinical practice

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

• Must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the General Nurse Division and any other relevant division applicable to the service.
  
  


• Minimum of 7 years post-registration nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting.
  
  


• At least 3 years’ nursing management experience at Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) level or above, including 2 years within an Operating Theatre Department.
  
  


• Successful completion of a post-registration qualification at NFQ Level 8 or higher in healthcare, nursing, or management-related studies.
  
  


• Alternatively, candidates must provide evidence of achieving equivalent ECTS credits to an NFQ Level 8 or higher qualification from a recognised Higher Education Institute.
  
  


• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise within perioperative and acute care services.
  
  


• Proven management and leadership skills with the ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams effectively.
  
  


• Excellent IT proficiency, including experience with healthcare systems, reporting, and operational management tools.
  
  


• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, clinical audit, and risk management practices.
  
  


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a strong patient-centred approach.
  
  

Benefits