Posted 20 August, 2026
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Spina Bifida and Lower Limb Orthopaedics
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 689863565
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this post is to provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based and family-centred nursing care and care coordination for children and young people attending the Spina Bifida and Lower Limb service. The post holder will support children with the complex and lifelong healthcare needs associated with Spina Bifida including, amongst others: hydrocephalus, VP shunt management, skin integrity, nutrition, lower limb orthopaedic surveillance, rehabilitation and transition to adult services.
The CNM2 will provide specialist clinical leadership and act as an expert practitioner for children with Spina Bifida and associated lower limb orthopaedic conditions requiring surgical and non-surgical management.
The post holder will work with a team of nursing colleagues to coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, ensuring continuity of care throughout the patient journey.
The role will have a particular focus on the assessment, coordination and management of children undergoing lower limb orthopaedic interventions, including reconstructive surgery, deformity correction procedures, tendon releases, osteotomies, casting programmes, orthotic management, gait optimisation and long-term musculoskeletal surveillance.
Essential Criteria:
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, 1st of September 2026 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 Sonja Fitzpatrick - ADON at [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.
The purpose of this post is to provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based and family-centred nursing care and care coordination for children and young people attending the Spina Bifida and Lower Limb service. The post holder will support children with the complex and lifelong healthcare needs associated with Spina Bifida including, amongst others: hydrocephalus, VP shunt management, skin integrity, nutrition, lower limb orthopaedic surveillance, rehabilitation and transition to adult services.
The CNM2 will provide specialist clinical leadership and act as an expert practitioner for children with Spina Bifida and associated lower limb orthopaedic conditions requiring surgical and non-surgical management.
The post holder will work with a team of nursing colleagues to coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, ensuring continuity of care throughout the patient journey.
The role will have a particular focus on the assessment, coordination and management of children undergoing lower limb orthopaedic interventions, including reconstructive surgery, deformity correction procedures, tendon releases, osteotomies, casting programmes, orthotic management, gait optimisation and long-term musculoskeletal surveillance.
Essential Criteria:
- Be a registered nurse on the active Children's 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 years 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 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 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, 1st of September 2026 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 Sonja Fitzpatrick - ADON at [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.
- 5th October 2026
- 2nd November 2026
- 7th December 2026
- 4thJanuary 2027
