Clinical Nurse Manager, IV Vascular Service

Purpose of the Role

The post holder plays a pivotal role in the coordination, organisation, and management of clinical activities and services within the IV Vascular Nursing Team. The CNM1 is responsible for ensuring that the highest standard of care is consistently delivered to children and their families, in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI).

The IV Vascular Team at CHI at Temple Street provides specialised, expert care in the insertion and management of intravenous access devices. This includes peripheral intravenous cannulation, midline catheters, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs).

The IV Vascular Nursing Team provides a hospital-wide service, supporting all clinical areas including Neonatal Unit, Emergency Department, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and Inpatient wards. The team delivers care across all paediatric age groups, from pre-term infants to adolescents. Indications for vascular access include administration of fluids, medications, and blood products, Blood sampling for therapeutic monitoring and diagnostic procedures (e.g. MRI, CT scans)

In addition to vascular access expertise, the IV Vascular Nursing Team plays a critical role in emergency response. Team members carry the cardiac arrest bleep and respond to all cardiac and respiratory arrest calls across ward areas and the Emergency Department.

Essential Criteria:

· Be registered in the general and/or paediatric division of the live register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

· Proficiency in peripheral intravenous cannulation.

· Evidence of ongoing education / continuous professional development.

· Have proven clinical and managerial ability, leadership, communication and organisational 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 Sunday12th of July 2026 by11:45pm. 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 Clara Murtagh, ADON. Clara.murtagh@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, 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.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

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.

·· 8th June

· 6tnh July

· 10th August

· 7th September

· 5th October

· 2nd November

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