Clinical Nurse Specialist - Plaster Care in Dublin
- Salary
- €62,699–€79,227 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Specialist in Plaster Care is responsible for the provision of safe and effective care to patients attending the Orthopaedic Plaster service at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI).
This role involves close collaboration with nursing and medical colleagues, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). The job description may be reviewed and updated in line with service and job demands.
Requirements
- Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or be eligible to be so registered.
- Be registered in the division(s) of the NMBI Register for which the application is being made, or be entitled to be so registered. In exceptional circumstances, registration in another division may be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Have a minimum of 1 year’s post-registration full-time experience, or an aggregate of 1 year’s full-time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made.
- Have a minimum of 1 year’s experience, or an aggregate of 1 year’s full-time experience, in the specialist area of Plaster Care.
- Have successfully completed a post-registration programme of study, verified by the education provider, achieving a QQI Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), relevant to the specialist area of care. Alternatively, provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute of achieving the equivalent number of ECTS credits.
- Be required to demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area, or be supported to obtain the required CPD.
- Have the ability to practice safely and effectively within the scope of professional responsibility.
Details
- Location: Dublin
- Sector: Public sector
- Salary: €62,699–€79,227 per year
- Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
- Closing date for applications: 18 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
- Fluent English is required.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the CHI.jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. A cover letter must accompany the application, outlining relevant experience that meets the essential criteria. CVs submitted without a cover letter will not be accepted.
Closing date: 18 November 2026 at 11:45 PM
Informal enquiries: For specialty/department queries, contact Anne Fitzpatrick (CNM3) at [email protected] or Warren O’Brien, Assistant Director of Nursing, at warren.o’[email protected].
Other recruitment process queries: Contact Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected].
Note: Applications submitted via direct email or other methods will not be accepted.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this Clinical Nurse Specialist role?
- Candidates must have a QQI Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area of Plaster Care, or written evidence of achieving the equivalent number of ECTS credits. They must also be registered with the NMBI in the Children’s Division or General Division, or be eligible to be so registered.
- What experience is needed for this position?
- Applicants must have at least 1 year of post-registration full-time experience, or an aggregate of 1 year’s full-time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made. Additionally, they must have at least 1 year’s experience in the specialist area of Plaster Care.
- Where is this role based?
- This role is based in Dublin.
- How do I apply for this position?
- Applications must be submitted through the CHI.jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. A cover letter outlining relevant experience must accompany the CV. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 18 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.