Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Respiratory Dublin

Children’s Health Ireland is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Respiratory (with an interest in Non-invasive Ventilation) to join its specialist team in Dublin South. This Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Respiratory Dublin opportunity offers a leadership role in delivering high-quality respiratory care within a leading paediatric healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will support clinical excellence, service development, and patient-centred respiratory care, particularly in the area of non-invasive ventilation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day management of respiratory nursing services.
Support the delivery of specialist care in non-invasive ventilation for paediatric patients.
Supervise, mentor and support nursing staff to maintain high clinical standards.
Ensure compliance with national clinical guidelines, HIQA standards and best practice frameworks.
Coordinate patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Promote quality improvement initiatives within respiratory services.
Contribute to audit, education and service development activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Registered General Nurse on the active register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Minimum required clinical experience in respiratory nursing.
Demonstrated interest or experience in non-invasive ventilation.
Management or leadership experience at senior staff nurse level or equivalent.
Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
Evidence of continuous professional development.

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

Salary is aligned to the HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Grade Code 2127) pay scale under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025).

Salary Scale (1 August 2025):
€56,642 – €66,705 per annum (8-point scale, excluding LSIs)

Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
Public sector pension scheme.
Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with public sector policy.
Access to ongoing professional development and specialist training.
Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

Location & Employer Information

Location: Dublin South
Health Region: HSE Dublin and Midlands
Advertisement Type: External (Section 38 Organisation)

Children’s Health Ireland is a publicly funded healthcare organisation delivering paediatric services across Ireland. Although advertised through the HSE platform, this role is with Children’s Health Ireland and not directly employed by the HSE. Terms and conditions may differ from standard HSE contracts.