JOB DESCRIPTION:-

(CHI) is leading on the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare and consists of hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght as well as an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown.

Skills and attributes

Have at least of 5 years post registration experienceregistered in the Childrens or General Division of the NMBI or be entitled to be registered2 years must be in the speciality of acute paediatric care

Description

Purpose of the Role

The post holder has a pivotal role in co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are staffing and staff development resource management, facilitating communication and professional/clinical and ethical leadership. Support the philosophy and the mission statement of the hospital. With the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) handle all grievance /disciplinary matters which are brought to your attention. Ensure confidentiality on all matters and information obtained during the course employment.

Essential Criteria:

Be registered in the Childrens or General Division of the Register of Nurses kept by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered;

Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the speciality of acute paediatric care;

Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role;

Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role;

On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann);

Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Tuesday, 12th of May 2026 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact anne.rynne@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist at Evgeniya.Byvakina@childrenshealthireland.ie