Posted 28 August, 2026
EOI: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Adolescent and Transition cardiac service
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1420439411
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
*CHI INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY CAN APPLY
Purpose of the Role
The adolescent and transition CNM1 will:
Work in partnership with young people and their families to co-ordinate and facilitate their biopsychosocial needs through assessment, planning, education, advice and support. This is in collaboration and negotiation with associate health, social care and education providers.
Ensure smooth transition between child and adult services for young people and their families across the cardiac services.
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.
AND 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.
AND 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
AND Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of acute paediatric cardiology
AND 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.
*Note: For Nurses who express an interest in CNS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. The clinical experience requirements for this cohort of nurses remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy, i.e. a minimum of 1 years' experience in practice and a minimum of 1 years' experience in the specialist area and they could be supported to progress on a candidate CNS Pathway.
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 2nd of September 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 please contact Caroline Kelly, ADON CHI Crumlin [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 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.
*CHI INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY CAN APPLY
Purpose of the Role
The adolescent and transition CNM1 will:
Work in partnership with young people and their families to co-ordinate and facilitate their biopsychosocial needs through assessment, planning, education, advice and support. This is in collaboration and negotiation with associate health, social care and education providers.
Ensure smooth transition between child and adult services for young people and their families across the cardiac services.
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.
AND 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.
AND 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
AND Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of acute paediatric cardiology
AND 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.
*Note: For Nurses who express an interest in CNS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. The clinical experience requirements for this cohort of nurses remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy, i.e. a minimum of 1 years' experience in practice and a minimum of 1 years' experience in the specialist area and they could be supported to progress on a candidate CNS Pathway.
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 2nd of September 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 please contact Caroline Kelly, ADON CHI Crumlin [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 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.
- 7th September
- 5th October
- 2nd November
- 7th December
