Clinical Nurse Manager, Infection Prevention & Control Surveillance

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the IPC Surveillance CNM2 post is to lead surveillance activities in CHI and to promote a culture of patient safety and quality improvement.

Through the implementation of the HIQA National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections and the CHI AMRIC Service plan which is aligned with the NCEC IPC guidelines, 2023, and iNAP3 2026-2030, the postholder is responsible for initiating, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating infection prevention and control practices with a specific focus on a robust surveillance program within CHI.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria:

• Be registered on the Children’s Division and/or the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland;
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience;
• Post-registration qualification level 9 NQAI (Major award) in Infection Prevention & Control or undertake contractual agreement to obtain a relevant post-graduate qualification within 3 years;
  OR: Relevant post-registration qualification level 9 NQAI or undertake contractual agreement to obtain a relevant post-graduate qualification within 3 years;
• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role;
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.

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 Thursday, 17th of September 2026 at 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

Brona Fletcher, IPC ADON, Brona.fletcher@childrenshealthireland.ieor Prof. Robert Cunney, Consultant Microbiologist & Clinical Surveillance Lead, Robert.cunney@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Evgeniya.Byvakina@childrensheathireland,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 2026-2027 for your information.

· 5th October 2026

· 2nd November 2026

· 7th December 2026

· 4th January 2027

· 8th February 2027

· 8th March 2027

· 5th April 2027