Assistant Director of Nursing (Community) Housing First Multidisciplinary Health Team
Location: Dublin City Centre Salary: €73,245 per annum Contract: Fixed Term (subject to funding) Hours: 35 hours per week (core 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday. Flexibility required between 8am–8pm) Annual Leave: 25 days plus public holidays
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead a newly established Housing First Multidisciplinary Health Team in Dublin City Centre.
This senior leadership role provides strategic and clinical oversight of a community-based MDT delivering trauma-informed, person-centred healthcare supports to individuals with complex needs transitioning from homelessness into stable housing.
The ADON will ensure strong clinical governance, effective service delivery and alignment with the Housing First model.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional and strategic leadership to nursing and MDT staff
Oversee clinical decision-making, care planning and referrals
Lead governance, safeguarding and risk management processes
Develop and review operational procedures and service standards
Support recruitment, supervision and professional development
Foster effective partnerships across health, housing and social care sectors
Contribute to service evaluation and continuous improvement
Essential Requirements
Registered or eligible for registration in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives (NMBI)
Minimum 7 years post-registration experience, including:
– At least 3 years working with diverse populations
– At least 3 years in a nurse management role
Level 8 (NFQ) qualification in Nursing or related field
Post-registration management qualification in a health-related discipline
Strong clinical leadership, governance and management capability
Legal right to work in Ireland
Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
Desirable Experience
Experience in social inclusion, addiction, homelessness or community healthcare services
Salary & Benefits
€73,245 per annum
35-hour working week (core Monday–Friday schedule)
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Fixed-term contract (renewal subject to funding)
Senior leadership opportunity within an innovative community healthcare model
Opportunity to shape and develop a new multidisciplinary service
Professional development and participation in Housing First Communities of Practice
