Paediatric Trauma Coordinator (Paediatric Major Trauma Centre) - CNM2 Grade in Dublin

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 Paediatric Trauma Coordinator (Paediatric Major Trauma Centre) - CNM2 Grade role is based in Dublin, Ireland. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of €62,699–€79,227 per year.

The Paediatric major trauma centre at the NCHI will be the only Paediatric major Trauma centre on the island of Ireland. The vision for the National Trauma System for Ireland is that it will reduce both the incidence and burden of trauma and increase the survival rate of major trauma patients by delivering a seamless transition between each phase of care.

This exciting new role within CHI is integral to the holistic case management and coordination of the clinical care of children alongside their families through the paediatric major trauma service. The post-holder will be a key point of contact and advocate to support the Child and their family through the acute trauma pathway, promoting excellent communications whilst supporting the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The successful candidate will work with the Trauma Clinical Lead to develop the Paediatric Major Trauma service at the NCHI, integrating collaboratively with existing services and teams.

Requirements

Skills and attributes:

• 3 years experience within acute paediatric nursing
• Registered in the Children's or General division of the NMBI
• A minimum of 5 years Post Graduate experience

Essential Criteria:

• Be registered in the Children's or General division of the Register of nurses with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Have a minimum of 5 years Post Graduate experience of which 3 years must be within acute paediatric nursing.
• Experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine / Critical Care/ Orthopedics/ Surgery/Theatre or Trauma related specialties.

Details

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Helen Flynn – Assistant Director of Nursing at [email protected]. For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Naomi McGrath at [email protected].

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 are met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 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.