Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) for a Surgical Flat Ward on a Specified Purpose Wholetime contract. This is an open competition, welcoming applications from both HSE and non-HSE candidates. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and effective ward management, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care to paediatric surgical patients.
About Children’s Health Ireland
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is the statutory body responsible for providing acute and specialist paediatric healthcare services in Ireland. CHI operates across multiple hospital sites in Dublin and serves as the national tertiary and quaternary referral centre for paediatric care, providing services to children and young people from across Ireland and beyond. CHI is committed to delivering child-centred, family-focused care underpinned by excellence in clinical practice, research, and education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and effective day-to-day management of nursing staff on the Surgical Flat Ward
- Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to paediatric patients and their families
- Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff, including Staff Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
- Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous nursing documentation in accordance with NMBI standards and CHI policies
- Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Manage ward resources, including staffing rosters, equipment allocation, and ward supplies
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and service development projects
- Liaise with surgical teams, anaesthetics, theatre staff, allied health professionals, and families to ensure seamless, patient-centred care
- Foster a positive, professional ward environment that promotes staff wellbeing, learning, and development
- Support the implementation of CHI governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
Requirements and Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) on the active NMBI Register
- Significant post-registration nursing experience in an acute setting, with relevant experience in paediatric or surgical nursing
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop a nursing team
- Experience at CNM1 level or as a Senior Staff Nurse in a supervisory capacity
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
- Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary
The salary for this post is aligned with the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 — Grade 2119, effective 1 June 2026. The scale ranges from €62,699 to €74,123 per annum (9-point scale). Long Service Increments of €76,921 and €79,227 are applicable after qualifying service periods and are excluded from the headline range above.
As Children’s Health Ireland is a Section 38 organisation, candidates are advised to confirm the exact salary and terms and conditions of employment directly with CHI prior to accepting any offer.
Location
This position is based at a Surgical Flat Ward within Children’s Health Ireland, Dublin. CHI operates across multiple hospital sites in the Dublin area. Candidates are advised to confirm the specific campus location directly with the recruiter.
Contract Type
Specified Purpose — Wholetime
Application Details
Reference: 100289
Applications for this post must be submitted online via the Rezoomo recruitment platform. To apply, visit: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/100289/
Candidates should ensure their application is submitted before the closing date and time below. Late applications will not be accepted.
Informal Enquiries
No informal enquiry contact details were included with this listing. For queries regarding the role, please contact Children’s Health Ireland directly via the Rezoomo application portal.
