Senior CNS: Orthopaedic Plaster Care

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Health Ireland is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Plaster Care to provide safe and effective care to patients attending the Orthopaedic Plaster service.

The role requires collaboration with nursing and medical colleagues and the wider MDT, with ongoing reviews to align with service demands. A monthly commencement day process is in place, with specified start dates for 2027.

Qualifications

• Be registered as a nurse on the active NMBI Register or be eligible for registration.
• Have a minimum of 1 year post‑registration full-time experience in the division of the register applied for, or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year experience in plaster care (specialist area).
• Have completed a post-registration programme with QQI/NFQ Level 9 (60 ECTS or equivalent) relevant to plaster care or provide evidence from higher education to support Level 9 equivalent.
• Demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or have support to obtain it.
• Be capable of practicing safely and within your scope of practice.

Education

Registered nurse on active NMBI register

Post-registration specialist plaster care qualification (Level 9 or equivalent)

Job description

Children’s Health Ireland is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Plaster Care to provide safe and effective care to patients attending the Orthopaedic Plaster service.

The role requires collaboration with nursing and medical colleagues and the wider MDT, with ongoing reviews to align with service demands. A monthly commencement day process is in place, with specified start dates for 2027.