Purpose of the Role
The cCNS will be part of the multidisciplinary team that delivers care to children referred to the Spinal Service and who are outsourced to external hospitals. The role includes providing support, education and advocacy for parents and children, serving as a resource for colleagues and allied professionals, and ensuring competence within the area of specialty practice.
Provide support for parents and children in this service.
Provide education and training to parents and children.
Be a resource for colleagues and allied professionals.
Advocate for patients and ensure competence in the area of specialty practice.
Provide nursing, education and management consultation services in all areas of child and adolescent care.
Provide a programme of education and training for multidisciplinary staff.
Core Concepts and Competencies
The cCNS clinical role is based on the core concepts and competencies for the CNS/CMS, adapted from NCNM 4th edition 2008:
Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care)
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 An Bord Altranais and Cnaimhneachais na hÉireann or be eligible to be registered.
Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for which the application is being made, or be entitled to be registered in another division in exceptional circumstances.
Have a minimum of 1 year’s post‑registration full‑time experience or an aggregate of 1 year’s full‑time experience in the relevant division.
Have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in the specialist area of Orthopaedic Care; if not, be supported to attain one year’s clinical specialist experience.
Have successfully completed a post‑registration programme of study (Level 9 or higher, equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) in the relevant specialist area, or provide evidence of equivalent credits.
Demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area, or be supported to obtain the required CPD.
Note
For nurses/midwives with a level 8 qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. Clinical experience requirements remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy: a minimum of 1 year’s experience in practice and a minimum of 1 year’s experience in the specialist area.
How To Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter that demonstrates how the essential criteria are met. A cover letter is mandatory; CVs will not be accepted without it.
Closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter: Tuesday, 21st April 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.
Informal enquiries: Warren.O'Brien@childrenshealthireland.ie
Recruitment queries: Evgeniya.Byvakina@childrenshealthireland.ie
PLEASE NOTE: Onboarding Process
CHI has transitioned to a process of one commencement day per month for all new employees, internal transfers and secondments. This update aligns with payroll changes and the launch of our new corporate induction program. If pre‑employment and mandatory training are not completed on time, the commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Commencement Dates for 2026
11th May
8th June
6th July
10th August
7th September
5th October
2nd November
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