Clinical Nurse Specialist | Community Palliative Care

Clinical Nurse Specialist | Community Palliative Care 1 x 1.0WTE (37.5 hours) contract 1 x 0.5WTE (18.75 hours) contract Indefinite duration contracts H.S.E.
funded Based in Blackrock Hospice The purpose of this post in is to provide Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) and on-going management to patients and their families/carers under the care of OLH&CS.
The aim of the role is to provide for the seamless care of this patient cohort and will involve strong clinical component together with a liaison role with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), specialty services and community services as appropriate to the care of the patient and their family / carers.
The CNSp will work as a key member of the Consultant-led Inter-disciplinary team providing physical, psychological, social and emotional support to the patient and their family /carers as appropriate to patient need.

Essential requirements: Registered General Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register with NMBI. Must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development Must have a level 8 (or higher) National Qualifications Authority of Ireland major academic award relevant to specialist palliative care.
(contact Interim Head of Nursing to discuss same) A full current driver license and access to a car Have at minimum of 2 years post registration experience in an acute/relevant healthcare setting A minimum of one years' experience in specialist palliative care is desirable Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling your professional responsibility within your scope of practice Competent and confident IT skills - Word, Excel, Power Point and e-mail Evidence of consistent updating of clinical skills and knowledge Informal enquiries are most welcome.
Please contact Steven McDermott (Interim Head of Nursing Services - Palliative Care) | ****** | +353 (01) 4068700 | +353 (87) 6655869 (Mobile)

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available to download below or from the Human Resources Department | ****** | (01) 491 2594.

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12.00pm on 3rd September2024.