Clinical Nurse Specialist ( CNM2 grade) - Ophthalmology in Dublin
- Salary
- €62,699–€79,227 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 24 Nov 2026
About the Role
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is leading the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare, operating hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght, and an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.
The purpose of this role is to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role as set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts (4th edition, NCNM 2008). The CNS will manage a caseload of children under 16 years of age, with an initial focus on the Ophthalmology service.
Requirements
- Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the Children’s Division and/or the General Division, or be eligible for registration;
- Have a minimum of 1 year’s full-time post-registration experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made;
- Have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in the specialist area of Ophthalmology;
- Hold a QQI Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area of care, or provide evidence of achieving the equivalent number of ECTS credits;
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area;
- Have the ability to practice safely and effectively within the scope of practice.
Details
- Location: Dublin
- Salary: €62,699–€79,227 per year
- Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time
- Closing Date: 24 November 2026 at 11:45 PM
- Commencement dates for 2027 are available on the first of each month, subject to completion of mandatory training and pre-employment checks.
How to Apply
Applications must include a cover letter outlining relevant experience that addresses the essential criteria. A CV alone will not be accepted.
- Submit your application via the CHI.jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply for Job’ before the closing date of Tuesday, 24th November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
- Applications submitted via direct email or other methods will not be accepted.
For informal enquiries about the specialty/department, contact:
- Sonja Fitzpatrick: [email protected]
For other recruitment process queries, contact:
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this Clinical Nurse Specialist role?
- Applicants must hold a QQI Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area of care, or provide evidence of achieving the equivalent number of ECTS credits. They must also be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the Children’s Division and/or the General Division, or be eligible for registration.
- What experience is needed for this position?
- A minimum of 1 year’s full-time post-registration experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made, and a minimum of 1 year’s experience in the specialist area of Ophthalmology are required.
- Where will this role be based?
- This role is based in Dublin.
- How do I apply for this position?
- Applications must be submitted via the CHI.jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply for Job’ before the closing date of Tuesday, 24th November 2026 at 11:45 PM. A cover letter outlining relevant experience and a CV must be included; CVs without a cover letter will not be accepted.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- The salary range for this position is €62,699–€79,227 per year.