Staff Nurse, PEM

Staff Nurse in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM)

�� Join the Future of Paediatric Care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI)

�� Are you ready to take the next step in your Nursing career? Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is now inviting applications for Staff Nurse in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM).

This role focuses on delivering high‑quality, child‑ and family‑centred nursing care within the Emergency Department. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will rotate through all ED areas, developing core paediatric emergency skills with a structured career progression pathway.

They will provide clinical leadership, act as a role model, and ensure care aligns with the hospital’s mission and values. The role also involves supporting the efficient running of the department, promoting continuous improvement through evidence‑based practice, and taking delegated responsibility in the absence of Clinical Nurse Managers, while maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.

Why join CHI?

✅ Career growth: A supportive environment, exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to work in Ireland's newest Hospital with state of the art equipment.

✅ Competitive salary: €37,788 – €56,032 LSIs, aligned with HSE Staff Nurse pay scales.

✅ Impactful work: Make a real difference and help in creating a culture of Ireland’s leading paediatric hospitals.

Essential Requirements:

✨ Registered Children’s/Registered General Nurse with acute paediatric experience.

✨ Proven record of continuous professional development.

✨ Excellent communication skills.

Application Process:

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, 14th April 2026 by 23:45 pm. 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 annemarie.dowling@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment at Aine.Campion@childrenshealthireland.ie