An exceptional senior leadership opportunity has arisen for a Regional Director of Nursing & Midwifery within the Dublin and South East health region. This executive role provides strategic, professional, and operational leadership across nursing and midwifery services, ensuring safe, high-quality, and person-centred care at regional level.
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This is a permanent, whole-time appointment and is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership and professional governance for nursing and midwifery services across the region
• Lead the development and implementation of regional nursing and midwifery strategies aligned with national policy
• Ensure high standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to executive-level decision-making within the Regional Health Area leadership team
• Drive workforce planning, education, and professional development initiatives
• Foster innovation, service improvement, and integrated care delivery
• Represent nursing and midwifery at national and regional forums
• Ensure effective resource management and accountability frameworks
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Nurse and/or Midwife on the relevant division of the NMBI register
• Significant senior leadership experience at director or equivalent level
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, governance, and service transformation
• Strong understanding of Irish health policy and HSE operational structures
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Relevant postgraduate qualification at Level 9 or above is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale (Grade 2347 – August 2025):
€122,969 – €150,292 per annum, depending on experience and point of scale
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and public sector benefits
• Executive leadership development opportunities
Salary in accordance with Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales
Location & Employer Information
Based at Iveagh Buildings, Carrickmines, the role covers the HSE Dublin and South East region, including Dublin South, Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and parts of South Dublin.
The role reports at regional executive level and plays a critical part in shaping the future of nursing and midwifery services across one of Ireland’s largest health regions.
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Application Details
Reference: HSERDON26
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Recruiter: HSE Dublin and South East
Informal Enquiries:
Martina Queally, Regional Executive Officer
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 22 January 2026 at 12:00
