Job Overview
The Assistant Director of Nursing Infection Prevention and Control role at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is a senior leadership position focused on safeguarding patient care through excellence in infection prevention. This role plays a critical part in reducing healthcare-associated infections and supporting modern clinical standards across services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing professional to lead strategic infection control initiatives within a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage infection prevention and control services across the hospital
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections
- Ensure compliance with national AMRIC (Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control) programme standards
- Provide expert guidance and leadership to multidisciplinary teams
- Monitor infection control performance and implement continuous improvement measures
- Support staff education and training in infection prevention practices
- Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to maintain high standards of patient safety
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Significant experience in infection prevention and control within a healthcare setting
- Proven leadership and management experience at senior nursing level
- Strong knowledge of AMRIC guidelines and healthcare standards
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary scale: €72,122 – €89,004 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), depending on experience and point on the scale.
Permanent part-time position offering strong work-life balance and access to public sector benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and continuous professional development opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, Co. Laois, within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region. The hospital provides a wide range of acute healthcare services and is part of a network committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The role offers the opportunity to work within a progressive healthcare system focused on innovation, safety, and excellence in clinical practice.
Application Details
Applicants can apply via the official recruitment platform:
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Ms. Olivia Lafferty
Director of Nursing
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Phone: 057 8696434
Email: Olivia.lafferty@hse.ie
Reference: MRHP426162
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Director of Nursing 1 – Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent Part-time
Last Day to Apply: 01 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
