Clinical Nurse Manager, Theatre

The Clinical Nurse Manager 3 is responsible to lead and manage activity and resources of all services within the Operating Theatre department. Responsibilities include; resource management, staffing / workforce planning, staff development / succession planning, risk management, quality and safety, delivery of perioperative postgraduate education programs, facilitating communication and professional/clinical leadership.

He/she will lead collaboratively with CNM 3 and CNM 2 colleagues across the organisation regarding strategic and day-to-day perioperative service delivery. He or she will be required to report on department performance supported with data and address inefficiencies with quality improvement initiatives. Leading on quality performance ensuring the department is HIQA ready.

Essential Criteria:

• RCN or RGN with minimum 5 years Peri-operating nurse management experience at CNM 2
• Registered With the Nursing And Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Management / leadership qualification with relevant experience

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 27th January 2026 by 11:45pm. 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 Monica Griffin - Assistant Director Of Nursing CDC at monica.griffin@childrenshealthireland.ie or on 0872812223

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Olivia Adams at Olivia.adams@childrenshealthireland.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.

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.

• February 9th 2026 (Internal Candidates Only)
• March 9th 2026
• April 13tp026