Assistant Director of Nursing- Nursing Practice Development Co-Ordinator

Company: recruitNet

Role summary

Assistant Director of Nursing- Nursing Practice Development Co-Ordinator is a full-time role at recruitNet in Cork, Munster, Ireland (on-site). Posted 2026-10-10. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title
Assistant Director of Nursing- Nursing Practice Development Co-Ordinator
Company
recruitNet
Location
Cork, Munster, Ireland
Work arrangement
on-site
Employment type
full-time
Category
Healthcare Support
Experience level
5-10
Date posted
2026-10-10

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead nursing practice development at a hospital in Cork, Ireland. You'll have a key role in shaping and improving nursing care, with the chance to make a real impact on patient safety and quality. It's a full-time position with good career progression.

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring Assistant Director Of Nursing- Nursing Practice Development Co-Ordinator Posts for a hospital located in Cork, Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement an annual nursing practice development programme across the hospital and evaluate its effectiveness.

Provide leadership on quality and patient safety matters, overseeing the implementation of an annual nursing practice development and improvement plan.

Lead quality and safety governance initiatives and participate in accreditation committees related to patient safety.

Coordinate monitoring and audit activities to assess nursing-related patient safety, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

Conduct regular assessments to identify education and training needs across the nursing workforce.

Provide nursing management with relevant information to support decisions regarding appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.

Requirements

Minimum of five years’ post-registration experience, including at least two years’ experience in or involvement with clinical practice management, practice development, education or quality improvement.

Strong commitment to patient safety, quality of care and professional values.

Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and maintain a high level of self-motivation.

Benefits

​ Education Assistance programme.

Competitive salary comparable.

Relocation expenses.

Maternity Leave.

Weekend work allowance.

Excellent Contribution Pension Scheme.

Flexible working patterns available.

Cycle to work scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme.

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