Assistant Director of Nursing (Mental Health).

Bloomfield Hospital is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Nursing.

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Location: Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 (fully onsite)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 78 hours fortnightly

About Bloomfield Hospital

We are a 131-bed inpatient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Our ethos is rooted in honouring the dignity of every person who comes through our doors.

Bloomfield Hospital provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington’s disease.

In Bloomfield Hospital there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based, to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life. This care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.

We have over 200 multidisciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace.

Purpose of the Post

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will support the Director of Nursing in achieving the operational and strategic goals of the organisation, the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and the day to day running of the hospital. This leadership role involves clinical oversight, clinical governance, staff development, quality improvement, and strategic input to ensure safe and effective care aligned with national policy, legislation, organisational objectives, professional standards and regulatory requirements.

The post holder will provide professional and clinical leadership to the nursing team and will be accountable for the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of care and clinical practice within their area of responsibility. The ADON will promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, patient safety, accountability and evidence-based practice while supporting service development and organisational change initiatives.

The successful candidate will have significant clinical and management experience within mental health services, strong leadership and governance skills, and a comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Commission standards, relevant legislation and national healthcare priorities.

The ADON will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, senior management and external stakeholders to support integrated service delivery and the ongoing development of nursing services in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements

Essential Criteria

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum of 7 years post-registration nursing experience, including significant experience within adult mental health services.
• Relevant senior clinical and management experience within mental health services, with at least 5 years at Clinical Nurse Manager level.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, governance, risk management and service improvement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Commission standards, relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in staff management, workforce planning, resource management and service delivery.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and ongoing professional learning.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and statutory obligations relevant to healthcare services.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Strong clinical knowledge and professional credibility.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead and support quality improvement and change management initiatives.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care and continuous service improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational structures.
• Commitment to professional accountability, ethical practice and continuous professional development.

Employee Benefits

• Free onsite staff parking
• Subsidized on-site restaurant
• Contributory pension
• Comprehensive training programmes
• Further education support
• Employee Wellbeing Programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

The closing date for applications is 1st November 2026.

For further information or the full job description, you can get in touch with a member of the HR Team at 01-4950021 or email [email protected]