Assistant Director of Nursing – Orthopaedic and Spinal service in Dublin
- Salary
- €72,843–€89,894 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2026
About the Role
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is leading the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare, with hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght, and an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.
The Assistant Director of Nursing – Orthopaedic and Spinal Services will provide strategic and professional nursing leadership for the development, governance, quality and future growth of the paediatric orthopaedic and spinal service across Children’s Health Ireland.
The role is responsible for:
- Ensuring nursing services support organisational objectives through effective workforce planning, clinical governance, quality improvement, service development, and strategic integration across the patient pathway.
Requirements
Eligible applicants must be:
- Registered Children’s Nurse and/or Registered General 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.
- Have 3 years’ recent acute experience in clinical practice management, practice development, education or quality improvement.
Details
Location: Dublin
Salary: €72,843–€89,894 per year
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 19 November 2026 at 11:45 PM
Commencement dates for 2027:
- 4 January 2027
- 8 February 2027
- 8 March 2027
- 5 April 2027
- 10 May 2027
- 14 June 2027
- 5 July 2027
- 9 August 2027
How to Apply
Applications must include a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria are met. CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
Application deadline: 19 November 2026 by 11:45 PM
How to apply: Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted via direct email or any other method.
Informal enquiries: For specialty/department queries, contact Karen Mc Guire at [email protected].
Recruitment process queries: For other queries, contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Evgeniya Byvakina at [email protected].
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required to apply for this role?
- Applicants must be registered Children’s Nurse and/or Registered General 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.
- How many years of post-registration nursing experience are required?
- Applicants must have 7 years’ post-registration nursing experience.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 19 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
- Is fluency in English a requirement for this role?
- Yes, fluency in English is required.
- What must be included with the application?
- Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria are met. CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.