Clinical Nurse Specialist Orthopaedic Lower Limb

Purpose of the Role

· The CNS will be part of the multi-disciplinary team that delivers care to the children referred to the Spina Bifida /Lower Limb service.

· The role of the CNS is to provide support for parents and children in this service.

· Provide education and training to parents and children.

· Be a resource for colleagues, allied professionals.

· Be an advocate for the patient and ensure competence in area of specialty practice.

· Provide a programme of education and training for multidisciplinary staff which benefits children and their parents.

Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience

· Be a registered nurse on the active Children’s 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.

· Must have a minimum of five years post qualification experience, three of which must be recent experience within Children’s nursing.

· Must have experience of delivering quality improvement in a healthcare environment.

· Have proven clinical and managerial ability and leadership skills.

· Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard (60 ECTS or above), relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).

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 CVs and cover letter is Tuesday, 26th of May 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 Sonja Fitzpatrick, ADON Sonja.fitzpatrick@childrenshealthireland.ieor Anne Fitzpatrick, CNM3 Orthopaedic Services anne.fitzpatrick@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Evgeniya.Byvakina@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.

· 11th May

· 8th June

· 6th July

· 10thAugust

· 7thSeptember

· 5thOctober

· 2ndNovember

7thDecember