Job Overview
The Director of Nursing 2 Assistant Dublin opportunity at St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network offers a senior leadership role within HSE Dublin and Midlands. This permanent whole-time position plays a vital part in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred oncology nursing services across Dublin South.
The successful candidate will provide professional and operational leadership, ensuring excellence in clinical governance, patient safety, and workforce development within a specialist radiation oncology environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Nursing in leading and managing nursing services within St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network.
- Ensure safe, effective, and patient-focused care in line with HSE standards and national clinical guidelines.
- Oversee workforce planning, staff supervision, and professional development initiatives.
- Promote a culture of quality improvement, risk management, and clinical audit.
- Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the radiation oncology setting.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical and administrative teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a Registered General Nurse on the active register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Significant senior nursing management experience within an acute or specialist healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality standards, and healthcare legislation.
- Proven ability to manage change and lead service improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Director of Nursing 2 – Assistant (Grade Code 2911) consolidated pay scales.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme and comprehensive annual leave entitlements.
- Access to HSE leadership development and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Additional benefits in accordance with HSE national terms and conditions.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network, Dublin South, within the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region. The service provides specialist radiation oncology care to patients across the region.
HSE Dublin and Midlands covers Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow, delivering integrated health and social care services to local communities.
Application Details
Applications for the Director of Nursing 2 Assistant Dublin position must be submitted online via the official recruitment portal:
Reference: SLRON03808
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Advertisement Type: External
Recruiter: HSE Dublin and Midlands
Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Antoinette Kirwan, Director of Nursing
Email: antoinette.kirwan@slh.ie
Telephone: 01-4065141
Date Posted: 10 March 2026
Last Day to Apply: 24 March 2026, 12:00 PM
