Purpose of the Role
The post of Shift Leader has a pivotal role in co-ordination and management of patient flow and resources within the Emergency medicine in Children’s Health Ireland. The Shift Leader provides professional and clinical leadership within the department, encouraging staff to develop clinical expertise for the benefit of staff and users of the service.
Essential Criteria
Be registered in the Children’s Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, or be registered in the General Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and currently working in Children’s Emergency service for five years from date of application;
Have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience of which 3 years must be within Children’s Emergency Nursing;
Have successfully completed a Management Course / Module or give commitment to undertake the same;
Have undertaken a recognised Emergency Medicine Course / level 9 post graduate Emergency medicine or give commitment to undertake the same within the three years of appointment;
Have excellent communication and interpersonal 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 short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letters is Friday 20th March 2026 by 11:45pm.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Contact Information
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Amanda McDonnell CNM3 amanda.mcdonnell@childrenshealthireland.ie 01-4096327.
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, olivia.adams@childrenshealthireland.ie.
Onboarding Process Update
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 programme. 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‑employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
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