Clinical Placement Coordinator (CNM2 Grade)

Purpose of the Role

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

Essential Criteria : Candidates must :

• Be registered in the Children’s Division of the active Register held by the NMBI or be entitled to be so registered.
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience with a minimum of 2 years in children’s nursing, to include working with nursing students in clinical areas.
• Be currently in nursing practice.
• Have a relevant professional academic qualification of not less than level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development.
• Have previous experience of supervision of nursing students.

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 shortlisting is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Friday 11th July 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 Ms Siobhán Gilboy, NPD Co-ordinator, CHI at Temple Street, email : siobhan.gilboy@childrenshealthireland.ie or telephone : 018784497

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@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.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

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 2025.