Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM2 Grade), Burns and Plastics incorporating PATCH Clinic (Plastics and Trauma in the Children's Hospital)

Purpose of the Role:

The care of a child with a burn, plastic injury or a condition requiring plastic surgery is complex and requires a multi-disciplinary team approach. The care must be coordinated and delivered using an individualised approach which meets the specific needs of each child. The CNS role is central to this and supports caring for children within the burns and plastics service, acknowledging the impact of the child's condition not only on the child's quality of life, but also on the child's family as a whole.

The CNS coordinates the multi-disciplinary care and management of these children and their families as requested by the MDT throughout the organisation. The CNS also has a role in giving advice and provides wound reviews, including ED attendances, dressing clinic for repeat dressings. This will assist with specialist advice for all patients and consistency in the approach of care. They will play a role in regard to advise, consultation and escalation of wounds to the appropriate teams.

The purpose of the CNS in Burns & Plastics is to improve the quality and service of care through the following:

• The CNS will be part of the MDT team caring for patients with a burn or plastics injury or requiring plastic surgery, during their attendance at the Burns &Plastics & Trauma dressing clinic
• The CNS will provide specialist nurse practice ensuring competence in the care.
• The CNS will be an advocate for patients with Burns and Plastics injuries, and for a child requiring plastic surgery.
• The CNS will be a resource for colleagues and allied health professionals of the MDT.
• The CNS will be responsible for providing a nursing, education and management consultation service in all areas of the care of children within burns, plastics and wounds.
• The CNS will provide a service which optimises quality and continuity of care for patients within the burns and plastics service.
• The CNS will contribute to the general organisation and facilitation of the day to day running of the Burns & Plastics service and will also be a resource to the MDT of other wounds and be involved in the development and strategic planning of the burns and plastics service.
• The CNS will coordinate dressing clinic for patients that require ongoing dressings and wound review.

Essential Criteria:

• 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 Childrens Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann
• OR, 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 Burns/Plastics/Dressings/ Surgical Nursing
• Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care of Burns, Plastic Surgery, Wound Care, Tisssue Viability 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).
• 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. AND
• 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 CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Wednesday the 29th 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;

Fiona O'Riordan, CNM3: [email protected]

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.

• 7th September
• 5th October
• 2nd November
• 7th December