Staff Nurse - Operating Theatre Department

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Nurse in Theatre Operating department at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is inviting applications. You will deliver safe, effective perioperative care to children and their families as part of the Operating Theatre Nursing team, using state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

The post requires registration as a Children’s/General Nurse and at least 2 years of acute theatre experience, with a track record of CPD and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s/Registered General Nurse

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective perioperative nursing care to children and their families.
• Be integral member of Operating Theatre Nursing team.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and infection control.

Education

Registered Children’s/Registered General Nurse

Job description

Staff Nurse in Operating Theatre Department

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 Theatre Operating department.

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: €38,166 – €56,592 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.

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to function as an integral member of the Operating Theatre Nursing team, delivering safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to children and their families.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Children’s/Registered General Nurse
• At least 2 years acute operating theatre department experience (Scrub/Circulating/Recovery/Anaesthetics)
• 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 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 September 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM.

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

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Ryan Sinagpolo - Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Operating Theatres & Hybrid Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at [e-mail]

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Naomi McGrath at [e-mail]

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 2027 for your information.

• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027