Coordinator For The Post Graduate Diploma In Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

Purpose of the Role:

This is a unique and pioneering role for the postholder as they will lead the development, implementation, and coordination of the first Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing programme across Children's Health Ireland (CHI). This landmark role has been established to support the development of a highly skilled neonatal nursing workforce in preparation for the opening of the new National Children's Hospital and the transition to a national quaternary-level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Working in partnership with academic institutions, neonatal nursing leaders, medical colleagues, and multidisciplinary stakeholders, the coordinator will ensure the delivery of a high-quality postgraduate educational programme that equips nurses with the advanced knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competencies required to care for the most critically ill and complex neonatal patients.

The post holder will provide strategic leadership in neonatal education, workforce planning and clinical practice development, contributing to the establishment of a sustainable cohort of specialist neonatal nurses capable of meeting the evolving demands of a nationally integrated neonatal service. Through the promotion of excellence in education, evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement, the coordinator will play a pivotal role in shaping the future neonatal nursing workforce within Children's Health Ireland and supporting the safe delivery of world-class neonatal care in the new quaternary NICU service.

Essential Criteria:

· Registration as a Registered General Nurse and/or Registered Children's Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

· A recognized Postgraduate Qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.

· A minimum of five years post-registration nursing experience.

· A minimum of three years recent experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.

· Demonstrate experience in clinical teaching, preceptorship, facilitation, or staff development.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

· Evidence of continuing professional 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 Tuesday 3rd November 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 Jenny Dunne CNMIII, Jenny.Dunne1@childrenshealthireland.ie or Deirdre Hughes ADON, Clinical Directorate C. Deirdre.Hughes@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Naomi McGrath, naomi.mcgrath@childrenshealthireland.ie