Overview
Purpose of the Role: The cCNS post holder will be enabled to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. The cCNS post holder will be enabled to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.
Caseload: The cCNS will focus initially on the following service user groups: Endocrine patients.
The cCNS clinical role is based on the core concepts and associated competencies for the CNS (adapted from NCNM 4th edition 2008). The concepts are:
Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care)
Service user/Service User Advocacy
Education and Training
Audit and Research
Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice)
Essential Criteria
Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to be so registered;
Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered; OR in exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives;
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;
Minimum of 1 year’s experience or an aggregate of 1 year’s full-time experience in the specialist area of Endocrine Care;
Have successfully completed a post-registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a QQI/NFQ major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008); alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard (60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008); OR provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard (60 ECTS or above), relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Insert Name of care prior to application.
Note: For Nurses who express an interest in CNS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. The clinical experience requirements for this cohort of nurses remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy, i.e. a minimum of 1 year’s experience in practice and a minimum of 1 year’s experience in the specialist area and they could be supported to progress on a candidate CNS Pathway.
Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or will be supported to obtain the required CPD. Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.
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.
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 Sunday, 12th of April 2026 by 11:45 pm. 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.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Sarah.Maidment@childrenshealthireland.ie.
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Evgeniya.Byvakina@childrenshealthireland.ie.
Notes
CHI has transitioned to a process of one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and secondments. This onboarding process aligns with changes in payroll and the launch of our new corporate induction program. If pre-employment and mandatory training are not completed in time, the commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
List of 2026 commencement dates: 11th May 2026, 8th June 2026.
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