Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Operational Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Clinical Nurse Manager II has a pivotal role in supporting the CNM III in the co- ordination, strategic planning and management of nursing activities and staff resources within the Emergency department.

The post holder will work within a risk management framework to achieve HIQA Safer Better Healthcare standards. The post holder will provide professional and managerial leadership, in the area of the Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Particularly in the areas of staff development and future planning, ensuring that nursing practices allow the achievement of local, hospital and national objectives.

Essential Criteria:

· RCN/RN Child branch with 5 years Post Graduate experience OR RGN with 5 years’ Paediatric experience;

· Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in an Emergency Medicine department

· Management experience;

· Have successfully completed a Management Course / Module within the past ten years or give commitment to undertake same, within the year of appointment;

· Have undertaken a recognized Emergency Course or give commitment to undertake 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 are 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 CVs and cover letter is Sunday, 24th of May 2026 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby 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 Roisin Nulty, 015106150

Roisin.nulty@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Evgeniya.Byvakina@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the 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.

· 11th May

· 8th June

· 6th July

· 10th August

· 7th September

· 5th October

· 2nd November