Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Prevention & Control – Health Service Executive – Wexford

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing for Infection Prevention & Control at Wexford General Hospital. This permanent wholetime post plays a pivotal leadership role in maintaining patient safety and quality care standards. The successful candidate will support ongoing improvement initiatives across the hospital’s clinical services.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) policies and practices across the hospital
• Provide expert clinical guidance to nursing, medical, and allied health teams
• Drive compliance with national HSE IP&C standards, audits, and quality frameworks
• Develop and implement improvement plans, training, and risk reduction initiatives
• Support outbreak management, surveillance systems, and data reporting
• Collaborate with senior nursing management and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development
• Ensure effective governance, performance monitoring, and staff supervision

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered Nurse (Active NMBI registration)
• Significant experience in Infection Prevention & Control within an acute hospital setting
• Proven leadership and management experience at senior nursing level
• Strong knowledge of HSE clinical governance, patient safety, and quality frameworks
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary engagement and change initiatives
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control or related discipline (desirable)

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Director of Nursing 1 – Assistant (2910)
• Contract type: Permanent Wholetime
• Full-time working hours in line with HSE policies
• Salary scale per national HSE pay agreements
• Access to pension scheme, career development, and continuing professional education

Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Wexford General Hospital, County Wexford, within the HSE Dublin and South East region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health service, providing hospital and community care nationwide.

Application Details
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/89047/
Closing date: 03 December 2025 at 15:00
For queries: Marcia Billane, Recruitment Advisor, Wexford General Hospital ([email protected])

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