Clinical Nurse manager 2 - Nursing Informatics

Purpose of the Role

The CNM 2 Informatics Nurse IPC is responsible for the assessment, planning, training, implementation, evaluation and optimisation of nursing informatics projects pertaining to Infection protection and control.

She/he serves as the primary interface between nursing, patient care services, clinical engineering and information services to ensure multi- and inter-disciplinary project coordination. She/he also participates in communications and project planning for system implementation and integration with other CHI initiatives. She/he is knowledgeable about nursing practice, relevant regulatory mandates, and principles of quality/safety improvement. The nursing informatics projects are planned and implemented using evidence-informed practices for planning, understanding, guiding and delivering optimum patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience

• RCN/RN Child branch with 5 years Post Graduate experience or RGN with 5 years’ paediatric experience;
• At least 2 years’ experience as a CNM1 grade or above with clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the role properly;
• Proficiency in the use of current technologies;
• Project Management Experience;
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of ongoing 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 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 CVs and cover letter is Tuesday, 2ndof June 2026 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Interviews for the role are planning to be scheduled on the week commencing 8th of June 2026.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Chief Nursing Information Office emma.cooney@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 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 for your information.

· 8th June

· 6tnhJuly

· 10thAugust

· 7thSeptember

· 5thOctober

· 2ndNovember