Purpose of the RoleThe purpose of this post is to:· The CNM 2 will be part of the multi-disciplinary team that delivers care to the children referred to the Orthopaedic Service.· The role of the CNM 2 is to provide support to Spina Bifida patients who will be having, lower limb surgeries and general orthopaedic surgery.· Taking a leading role in the multi-disciplinary team that delivers care to the children referred to the service.· The CNM2 will ensure their competence in the area of specialty practice providing up to date evidenced based care.· Provision of a coordinated a service that optimises support and continuity of care for patients with spinal disorders.· The CNM2 will provide OPD clinic support / consultation, telephone liaison to support patient and families.· The CNM2 will liaise closely with the Orthopedic Consultants keeping them up to date with patient progress / concerns.· Be a resource for colleagues, allied professionals and other health care professional including GP's and Public Health Nurses (PHN's).Provide specialist nursing education including education and training for patients, families and multidisciplinary staffEssential Criteria:· Be a registered nurse on the active Children's or General Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (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 skillsHow to Apply & Informal EnquiriesApplications 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 CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Sunday 28th December 2025 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 For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Olivia Adams at 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-employments 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.January 12th 2026February 9th 2026March 9th 2026