The Assistant Director of Nursing Louth position offers a senior leadership opportunity within the Medical Division at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. This permanent wholetime role supports the Director of Nursing in delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care across designated services.
This is a strategic and operational leadership post focused on service development, patient-centred care, and continuous quality improvement within HSE Dublin and North East.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide operational and strategic nursing leadership within the Medical Division
• Support reconfiguration and expansion of medical services
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing practice
• Oversee nursing service adaptation to meet emerging patient needs
• Promote a service user-centred approach in all service developments
• Collaborate with hospital and regional leadership teams
• Ensure governance, compliance, and professional standards are maintained
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse with active registration on the NMBI register
• Significant senior nursing management experience
• Demonstrated leadership in acute hospital settings
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven experience in service development and operational management
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: Assistant Director of Nursing (Band 1 Hospitals)
€71,408 – €88,123 per annum (1 August 2025 scale)
• Permanent Wholetime position
• Public sector pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• HSE employment benefits in line with national agreements
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in County Louth, part of the HSE Dublin and North East health region. The Medical Division continues to expand services, creating an opportunity for senior nursing leadership to support strategic growth and enhanced patient care delivery.
The role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
Reference: 2910ADON26
Recruiter: HSE Dublin and North East
Informal Enquiries: Lynette McKeown – lynette.mckeown@hse.ie
Closing Date: 24 February 2026, 12:00 PM
