Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (cANP) Paediatric Spinal Service

Clinical Supervision

The cANP (Paediatric Spinal Service) engages in on-going clinical supervision as per a Memorandum of Understanding. The structure process and outcome of clinical supervision must be explicit. The cANP (Paediatric Spinal Service) maintains a record of clinical supervision in his/her professional practice portfolio.

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of the post is to develop the job description and supporting documentation under the direction of the Health Care Providers Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group to enable the individual nurse to meet the NMBI Criteria for Registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner as set out in Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017).

The individual will undertake the academic preparation and develop the clinical and leadership skills competencies and knowledge required to meet the criteria to be registered as a RANP with NMBI. The scope of the cANP role must reflect the incremental development of expertise and as such the cANP cannot deliver care as an autonomous practitioner.

The individual will complete and submit the necessary documentation for registration as an RANP with NMBI.

The value of the nursing contribution as a distinct profession must be safeguarded and articulated in the development of new services led by advanced nurse practitioners complementing rather than replacing current services delivered by doctors (NMBI 2017 p.9).

The overall purpose of the post is to provide safe timely evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level. This involves undertaking and documenting a complete episode of patient care (assess diagnose plan treat and discharge patients) according to collaboratively agreed protocols and scope of practice in the clinical setting; demonstrating advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge critical thinking clinical leadership and decision making skills.

The advanced practice role demonstrates a high degree of knowledge skill and experience that is applied within the nurse-patient/client relationship to achieve optimal outcomes through critical analysis problem solving and accurate decision-making (NMBI 2017).

Central to this is the provision of quality care a safe environment and processes for patients by the use of evidence based clinical guidelines that address patient expectations promote wellness and evaluate care given.

The role will provide clinical leadership and professional scholarship in order to develop nursing practice and health policy at local regional and national level.

The role will contribute to nursing research to shape and advance nursing practice education and health care policy at local national and international levels.

Essential Criteria:

Professional Qualifications Experience etc.

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition are:

(i) Be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered

And

(ii) Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Register for which the application is being made or entitled to be so registered.

Or

In recognition of services that span several patient/client groups and/or division(s) of the register provide evidence of validated competences relevant to the context of practice

And

(iii) Have a broad base of clinical experience relevant to the advanced field of practice

And

(iv) Be eligible to undertake a Masters Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Masters Degree which is relevant or applicable to the advanced field of practice. The Masters programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice in addition to clinical practicum.

Or

(v) (vi) Be currently undertaking a Masters Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice Pathway) or be eligible to register to undertake additional Level 9 National Framework of Qualifications (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) specific modules of a Masters Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice Pathway) within an agreed timeframe. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice in addition to clinical practicum.

Or

Possess a Masters Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Masters Degree which is relevant or applicable to the advanced field of practice. The Masters programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice in addition to clinical practicum.

And

(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical professional and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

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 CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Tuesday 23rd December 2025 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on 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 Charlotte ODwyer Director of Nursing or Helen Flynn Assistant Director of Nursing Orthopaedics CDA

For other queries relating to this recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Olivia Adams at e

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 youll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

• January 12th 2026
• February 9th 2026
• March 9th 2026