An exciting senior leadership opportunity has arisen for a Director of Nursing 2 – Assistant (Acute) at Kilcreene Regional Orthopaedic Hospital. This pivotal role supports the Director of Nursing in providing strategic, clinical, and operational leadership within a specialist acute orthopaedic setting, contributing to high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care.
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This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the Director of Nursing in the strategic planning and operational management of nursing and midwifery services
• Provide professional leadership to nursing teams across acute orthopaedic services
• Ensure governance, quality, and patient safety standards are met and continuously improved
• Lead workforce planning, staff development, and performance management initiatives
• Contribute to service improvement, innovation, and change management programmes
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication across clinical teams
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, national standards, and regulatory requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration on the NMBI Register (Nurses Division)
• Significant post-registration nursing experience, including leadership at senior management level
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in nursing, healthcare management, or leadership
• Proven experience in acute hospital settings
• Strong strategic, operational, and people management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: In line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Director of Nursing 2 – Assistant (Grade 2911)
• Annual salary range applies in accordance with public sector pay policy (effective 1 August 2025)
• Benefits include:
– Public service pension scheme
– Generous annual leave and public holidays
– Continuous professional development opportunities
– Supportive senior leadership environment
• Hours: Whole-time, permanent
Location & Employer Information
Kilcreene Regional Orthopaedic Hospital, located in County Kilkenny, is a specialist orthopaedic hospital providing elective orthopaedic services as part of the HSE Dublin and South East region. The hospital is recognised for excellence in orthopaedic care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and patient-focused services.
The post falls under HSE Dublin and South East, covering Kilkenny, Waterford, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, Tipperary South, and part of South Dublin.
Application Details
Application Method:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📮 Post: Recruitment, HR Department, University Hospital Waterford, Dunmore Road, Waterford
Required Documents:
• Application Form (25KROH2012)
• Job Specification (25KROH2012)
• Additional Campaign Information (25KROH2012)
A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time) at Kilcreene Regional Orthopaedic Hospital.
Informal Enquiries:
Michael Redmond
Interim Director of Nursing, University Hospital Waterford
📧 [email protected]
