Posted 09 July, 2026
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Children's Pain Service
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1559648755
Purpose of the Role
The Pain management Clinical Nurse Manager I role is pivotal within the multi-disciplinary approach to the management of acute and complex pain. The CNM I in children's Pain will advise and direct clinical practice in pain management; act as a resource for pain management issues supported by the other Paediatric Pain Service members. Assist with developing and evaluating seamless effective Paediatric Pain Service, to promote excellence in patient care, and facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork.
There is a strong emphasis on regular patient contact for the purpose of assessment, monitoring and evaluation to ensure safety and efficacy of pain management therapies and techniques. This post is crucial in raising awareness and promoting a wider understanding of pain management strategies requiring an evidence-based approach.
The CNM I will be expected to provide expert clinical knowledge in the management of acute and chronic pain to individual children and young people and their families. This will require collaboration with Consultant Anaesthetists/ Consultant in Pain, RANP Children's Pain, Ward managers and nursing staff, Specialist Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary. Vision, innovation, flexibility, good communication, managerial and teaching skills are essential attributes. An appreciation of research is also necessary to carry out this role effectively.
Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience
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 CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Tuesday the 21st of July 2026 at 23:45pm. 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.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact;
Joy Melbourne, ANP [email protected]
Deirdre Hughes, ADON CDC [email protected] PH: 087 3931344.
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist - [email protected]
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.
• 10th August
• 7th September
• 5th October
• 2nd November
• 7th December
The Pain management Clinical Nurse Manager I role is pivotal within the multi-disciplinary approach to the management of acute and complex pain. The CNM I in children's Pain will advise and direct clinical practice in pain management; act as a resource for pain management issues supported by the other Paediatric Pain Service members. Assist with developing and evaluating seamless effective Paediatric Pain Service, to promote excellence in patient care, and facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork.
There is a strong emphasis on regular patient contact for the purpose of assessment, monitoring and evaluation to ensure safety and efficacy of pain management therapies and techniques. This post is crucial in raising awareness and promoting a wider understanding of pain management strategies requiring an evidence-based approach.
The CNM I will be expected to provide expert clinical knowledge in the management of acute and chronic pain to individual children and young people and their families. This will require collaboration with Consultant Anaesthetists/ Consultant in Pain, RANP Children's Pain, Ward managers and nursing staff, Specialist Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary. Vision, innovation, flexibility, good communication, managerial and teaching skills are essential attributes. An appreciation of research is also necessary to carry out this role effectively.
Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience
- Be a registered nurse on the active 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.
- Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) 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.
- Have a minimum of 1 years' post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made
- Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of Pain Management/ acute surgical post operative management.
- 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.
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 CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Tuesday the 21st of July 2026 at 23:45pm. 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.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact;
Joy Melbourne, ANP [email protected]
Deirdre Hughes, ADON CDC [email protected] PH: 087 3931344.
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist - [email protected]
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.
• 10th August
• 7th September
• 5th October
• 2nd November
• 7th December
