Children’s Health Ireland is seeking applications for the role of Clinical Nurse Education Facilitator – St Peters Ward based in Dublin South. This exciting nursing opportunity offers experienced nursing professionals the chance to support clinical excellence, staff development, and patient-centred care within a leading paediatric healthcare environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting nursing education, professional development, and evidence-based practice across St Peters Ward. This position is ideal for a motivated Clinical Nurse Manager looking to contribute to continuous learning and high-quality patient outcomes within Children’s Health Ireland.
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Education Facilitator will work closely with nursing teams, management, and multidisciplinary staff to promote clinical learning, mentorship, and best practice standards. The role supports the ongoing education and professional growth of nursing staff while helping maintain high standards of care delivery in a specialist paediatric setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support nursing staff through clinical education and mentorship programmes
- Promote evidence-based nursing practice across St Peters Ward
- Assist with orientation, induction, and ongoing professional development initiatives
- Facilitate learning opportunities and competency development for nursing teams
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to enhance patient care standards
- Contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance activities
- Support implementation of healthcare policies, procedures, and best practices
- Encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse qualification with active professional registration
- Previous experience in clinical nursing education or facilitation desirable
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Experience working within acute hospital or paediatric healthcare settings advantageous
- Ability to support staff learning, mentorship, and competency development
- Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement
- Knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice principles
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary for this Clinical Nurse Education Facilitator role will align with the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 salary scale and relevant public healthcare sector terms and conditions. This is a Specified Purpose Wholetime contract offering valuable professional development opportunities within one of Ireland’s leading paediatric healthcare organisations.
Benefits may include access to professional education programmes, supportive multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to contribute to innovation in paediatric nursing care.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based with Children’s Health Ireland in Dublin South within the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region. Children’s Health Ireland is recognised for delivering specialist paediatric healthcare services and fostering excellence in clinical care, education, and innovation for children and young people across Ireland.
Employer Website: https://www.childrenshealthireland.ie/
Application Details
Reference: 98174
Contract Type: Specified Purpose Wholetime
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 2119
Applications for this Clinical Nurse Education Facilitator job in Dublin South should be submitted online through the official recruitment portal below:
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This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
