Director of Nursing (Mental Health)

Are you an inspiring clinical leader ready to shape the future of mental health services?On behalf of a leading psychiatric healthcare provider, we are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON).Please email me mmiller@medforce.ieThis 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.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Governance: Provide strategic direction to nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care.Regulatory Compliance: Lead the facility in consistently meeting and exceeding Mental Health Commission (MHC) standards.Culture & Development: Oversee recruitment, retention, and continuous professional development (CPD) programmes.Quality Assurance: Drive clinical audits, risk management protocols, and continuous service improvements.Key RequirementsRegistration: Active registration on the Psychiatric Nurses Division of the NMBI is essential.Experience: 5+ years of senior nursing management experience (e.g., ADON level) within an acute or specialised mental health setting.Knowledge: Deep expertise in the Mental Health Act 2001 and contemporary Irish healthcare policies.

Qualifications

A post-graduate qualification in Healthcare Management or Clinical Leadership is highly desirable.What's on OfferCompetitive salary (€85,000 – €105,000) + performance bonus.Generous employer-contributed pension scheme.Private healthcare insurance for you and your family.30 days annual leave + public holidays.Relocation assistance (if moving to Ireland from overseas).To ApplyClick Apply Now or send your CV to mmiller@medforce.ie