Location: Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), Dublin South
Job Type: Permanent, Whole-Time
Reference Number: 98733
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Children’s Staff Nurse (2136)
Salary: €37,788 – €56,032 (including applicable LSIs)
Closing Date: 14 June 2026 at 11:45 PM
About the Role
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is seeking motivated and compassionate Staff Nurses to join its Operating Department team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your nursing career within Ireland’s leading paediatric healthcare service, working in a state-of-the-art hospital environment alongside multidisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and their families.
As a Staff Nurse in the Operating Department, you will play a key role in providing safe, effective, and family-centred perioperative nursing care while contributing to the continued delivery of high-quality paediatric surgical services.
Why Join Children’s Health Ireland?
- Work in Ireland’s newest paediatric hospital with cutting-edge facilities and equipment.
- Access ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.
- Competitive salary aligned with HSE Staff Nurse pay scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative nursing care.
- Support children and their families throughout the surgical journey.
- Work collaboratively with theatre staff, surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
- Participate in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Registered Children’s Nurse and/or Registered General Nurse.
- Acute Operating Department experience gained within the last two years.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Process
Applications must include:
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A detailed cover letter outlining relevant experience and demonstrating how the essential criteria are met.
Please note: Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted through the official CHI recruitment portal:
Applications submitted by direct email or any other method will not be accepted.
Informal Enquiries
Operating Department Enquiries
Email: Ryan.Sinagpolo@childrenshealthireland.ie
Recruitment Enquiries
Email: Olivia.Adams@childrenshealthireland.ie
Important Information
Children’s Health Ireland operates a monthly commencement process for all new employees and secondments. New starters must complete all pre-employment checks and mandatory training before their allocated start date. Failure to do so may result in commencement being deferred to the next available intake date.
Upcoming Commencement Dates 2026
- 6 July 2026
- 10 August 2026
- 7 September 2026
- 5 October 2026
- 2 November 2026
- 7 December 2026
Children’s Health Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates who are passionate about delivering outstanding paediatric healthcare.
