Overview
The CNM 2 will be part of the multi-disciplinary team that delivers care to the children referred to the Orthopaedic Service.
Responsibilities
Provide support to Spina Bifida patients undergoing lower limb surgeries and general orthopaedic surgery.
Take a leading role in the multi-disciplinary team delivering care to children referred to the service.
Ensure competence in specialty practice with up-to-date evidenced-based care.
Provide a coordinated service that optimises support and continuity of care for patients with spinal disorders.
Provide OPD clinic support/consultation and telephone liaison to support patients and families.
Liaise closely with Orthopedic Consultants, keeping them up to date with patient progress and concerns.
Be a resource for colleagues, allied professionals and other health care professionals including GPs and PHNs.
Provide specialist nursing education including education and training for patients, families and multidisciplinary staff.
Essential Criteria
Be a registered nurse on the active Children\'s or General Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and CNM I NSEACHAIS na hireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
Must have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, 3 of which must be recent experience within Children\'s nursing.
Must have experience of delivering quality improvement in a healthcare environment.
Have proven clinical and managerial ability and leadership skills.
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
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 criterion for shortlisting 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 CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday 4th February 2026 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on 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 Sonja Fitzpatrick - ADON at Sonja.fitz
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist - Olivia Adams at Olivia.adam
Please Note
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employment and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you\'ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.
9th March 2026
13th April 2026
11th May 2026
8th June 2026
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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