Clinical Placement Co-ordinator

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will guide and support nursing students in assigned practice placement areas to ensure that the placement meets the requirements of the education programme with regard to planned experiences and learning outcomes.

The Clinical Placement Co-ordinator (CPC) will:

· advise, encourage and facilitate students to achieve maximum outcome from practice placements.

· ensure that practice-based assessments of learning and competence attainment are fairly and accurately carried out through effective liaison with staff nurses (preceptors) and CNMs/CNEFs

· encourage the application of theoretical knowledge and evidence to nursing practice and

participate in practice development initiatives.

Essential Criteria:

• Be registered on the Children’s Nursing division of the Register maintained by the NMBI or be entitled to be so registered.
• Hold a degree in nursing.
• Have a minimum of three years post registration experience to include working with nursing students in the clinical practice setting.
• Have completed Preceptorship in Practice on www.HSELanD.ie or equivalent within the last two years.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Irish health services, with particular reference to professional development issues, nurse education and nursing practice development.

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 Sunday 14th December 2025 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 Siobhán O’Connor ADON, Nursing Practice Development Co-ordinator at siobhan.oconnor@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.

• January 12th 2026
• February 9th 2026
• March 9th 2026