Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health

Cpl

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Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (Mental Health) | Dublin
Cpl Healthcare is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for an exciting leadership opportunity within a specialist mental health service in Dublin.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mental health nurse to take the next step in their career, leading and supporting nursing teams while driving excellence in patient care, clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical and professional leadership to nursing teams
Support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred mental health care
Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance initiatives
Support workforce planning, staff development, and performance management
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and professional standards
Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and organisational change
Requirements
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with active NMBI registration
Minimum 7 years' post-registration experience within mental health services
Significant management experience, including leadership at CNM level or above
Strong background in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service delivery
Comprehensive knowledge of mental health legislation and regulatory standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Passion for delivering safe, high-quality, recovery-focused care
Closing Date: 1st November 2026
For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please contact Catherine Hoban:

T: +353 21 4626138

E: [email protected]

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