Assistant Director of Nursing – CDC in Dublin
- Salary
- €72,843–€89,894 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 22 Sept 2026
About the Role
Children’s Health Ireland (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.
The directorate Assistant Director of Nursing requires knowledge of the work to be done and must have the potential to lead the nursing and ancillary staff of the assigned Directorate.
The job description sets out the role of the ADON in relation to the provision of a high standard of nursing care through the management and control of the nursing service within the budgetary allocation.
The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. It should be noted that in the context of the reconfiguration of Directorates across all sites, the job specification may be subject to review and change and may involve further duties.
The successful candidate will lead and co-ordinate the development and delivery of the nursing/midwifery service within an assigned Directorate.
Requirements
• Registered as a Children’s Nurse on the Division/s of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] or entitled to be so registered.
• Have 7 years post registration nursing experience and 3 years’ experience in clinical practice management, practice development, education or quality improvement.
Details
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: €72,843–€89,894 per year
Closing date: 22 Sept 2026
How to Apply
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 closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Monday, 21st of September 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 Karen Mc Guire, [email protected]. For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Evgeniya Byvakina at [email protected].
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing – CDC role?
- The Assistant Director of Nursing – CDC will lead and co-ordinate the development and delivery of the nursing/midwifery service within an assigned Directorate. The role involves managing and controlling the nursing service to provide a high standard of nursing care within the budgetary allocation.
- What are the eligibility criteria for this role?
- Candidates must be registered as a Children’s Nurse on the Division/s of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered. They must have 7 years post registration nursing experience and 3 years’ experience in clinical practice management, practice development, education or quality improvement.
- How do I apply for the Assistant Director of Nursing – CDC role?
- Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and CV. The closing date for submissions is Monday, 21st of September 2026 by 11:45pm.