An exceptional senior leadership opportunity is available for a Director of Nursing and Midwifery for Professional Practice and Quality, based at Iveagh Buildings, Carrickmines, Dublin South. This permanent, whole-time role provides strategic leadership in advancing professional practice, governance, and quality across services within the Dublin and South East region.
This post plays a pivotal role in influencing standards of care, professional development, and patient safety across nursing and midwifery services, working closely with regional and national stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership for nursing and midwifery professional practice and quality
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical governance frameworks
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Advise senior leadership on professional, regulatory, and quality matters
• Support workforce planning, education, and professional development strategies
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align regional and national priorities
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration on the appropriate division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland register
• Significant senior leadership experience within nursing or midwifery services
• Demonstrated expertise in professional practice, governance, and quality improvement
• Proven strategic leadership, change management, and influencing skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to leadership, management, or professional practice is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Director of Nursing Band 1 (General) – Grade Code 2903
• Salary Scale (effective 1 August 2025): €94,717 – €110,518 per annum, depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent, whole-time
• Benefits include public service pension scheme, annual leave, and professional development opportunities
Salary details are in line with Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Iveagh Buildings, Carrickmines, Dublin South
• Employer: Health services within the Dublin and South East region
• This role operates at a senior regional level with significant influence on service quality and professional standards across multiple counties
Application Details
• Application platform: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91837/
• Informal enquiries:
Paul Gallagher, Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: rdonm.dublinsoutheast@hse.ie
Tel: 087 373 6304
Documents to be referenced:
• Job Specification
• Additional Campaign Information
Last Day to Apply: 02 February 2026 at 12 PM
