Clinical Nurse Specialist, Infection Prevention & Control

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to improve the quality and service delivery of safe care through the following:

• Promote and assist with 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 Guideline No.30 and Ireland’s 3rd National Action Plan for AMR (iNAP3) 2026-2030
• Work in close collaboration with CNMs, CNEFs, CNSs, Physicians, Multidisciplinary Teams, Department Heads and the Consultant Microbiologist, wider MDT teams, to ensure a quality IPC service is maintained, with a particular focus on initiating, developing, managing & maintaining a robust prevention and surveillance program.
• Act as a resource for colleagues, allied professionals and an advocate for the patient and ensure competence in all areas of IPC practice.
• Provide a programme of education and training for multidisciplinary staff which benefits children and their parents.

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

AND

Have at least 5 years post registration experience

AND

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.

AND

Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

AND

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 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 10thMarch 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 Brona Fletcher IPC ADON. 0872711824, or brona.fletcher@childrenshealthireland.ie

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.

• 13thApril 2026
• 11th May 2026
• 8th June 2026