Staff Nurse, Phlebotomy

Purpose of the Role

· The provision and delivery of a child and family centered Phlebotomy service;

· The provision of phlebotomy in OPD clinic and ward settings;

· Competent in performing blood draws and collecting venous and blood samples from children/young people;

· Ensuring the service is provided and delivered in a professional and courteous manner;

· Assisting in writing, maintaining and applying CHI guidelines relating to phlebotomy practice;

· Observing precautions and safety procedures as recommended for phlebotomy practice.

Essential Criteria:

· Be registered in the general and/or paediatric division of the live register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland;

· Acute paediatric experience;

· Current experience in Phlebotomy.

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 Wednesday, 6th 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 Sarah Maidment, ADON; sarah.maidment@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:

· 11th May

· 8th June

· 6th July

· 10thAugust

· 7thSeptember

· 5thOctober

· 2ndNovember