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 standards and 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 an honours bachelor degree in nursing at QQI level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of five years full time post registration experience, with a minimum of two years in children’s nursing.
• Have experience of 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.
• Demonstrate advanced Information and Communications Technology skills including excellent keyboard 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 are 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 the 27th of October 2026 at 23:45pm. 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 regarding this post, 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: Evgeniya.Byvakina@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the 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 & 2027 for your information.

• 7th December 2026
• 18th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027
• 9th August 2027
• 6th September 2027
• 4th October 2027
• 1st November 2027
• 6th December 2027