Job Overview
The Deputy Director of Nursing Waterford opportunity at University Hospital Waterford offers an exciting leadership role within a dynamic acute hospital setting. This specified purpose wholetime position plays a key role in supporting nursing governance, service integration, and high standards of patient care across the hospital.
Reporting to senior nursing leadership, the successful candidate will help drive quality improvement, workforce development, and operational excellence in line with national HSE standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Nursing in strategic planning and operational management
- Lead and oversee clinical governance and quality assurance initiatives
- Promote best practice in patient safety and person-centred care
- Manage workforce planning, staffing allocation, and performance management
- Drive service improvement and integration across departments
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for nursing staff
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Significant senior nursing management experience in an acute hospital setting
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capability
- Strong understanding of clinical governance and healthcare legislation
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in healthcare management or related field (desirable)
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This role is aligned to the Director of Nursing 1 – Assistant (Grade 2910) salary scale.
Salary Scale: €72,122 – €89,004 per annum (incremental scale)
Specified Purpose – Wholetime contract in accordance with HSE terms and conditions, including public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Waterford, County Waterford, within HSE Dublin and South East. The hospital provides a wide range of acute medical and surgical services and is a key regional centre for specialist care.
University Hospital Waterford operates as part of the national public health service, delivering high-quality, patient-focused care to the communities of the South East.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via Rezoomo:
Please download, save and carefully review the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information, and Supplementary Questions Guide before submitting your application.
For informal enquiries, contact:
Niamh Sheehan
Interim Director of Nursing and Integration
University Hospital Waterford
Email: NiamhM.Sheehan@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 21 April 2026 at 2:00 PM
