Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Link Nurse MRHP-01-2025-05 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
There is one permanent whole time (1.00 WTE) vacancy available in the Paediatric Ward, Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Informal Enquiries: Maura Rice
Assistant Director of Nursing ED, AMSAU and Paediatric Care
Contact No: 0872139778 or 0578696437
HR Point of Contact: Hermaye Paza
HR Recruitment Officer
HSE Dublin and Midlands
Email: ****** Tel: 087 125 9086
Purpose of the Post: Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.
The Paediatric Link Nurse will :
Care for patients under 16 years of age at the time of referral. He/she will provide specialist nursing service to children with Oncology, life limiting Complex Needs, neurodegenerative and Haematological conditions. Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to treatment and amend the plan of care accordingly in conjunction with the MDT, patient, family and/or carer as appropriate Communicate with patients, family and /or carer as appropriate, to assess patient's needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required Play a proactive role in quality and service improvement and working closely with the Assistant Director of Nursing. They will also be responsible for the monitoring and auditing of clinical standards of care. Liaise appropriately with the Multidisciplinary Team members to ensure safe timely and effective care. Support and encourage staff in implementation of hospital procedures and policies. Assist in the event of a major incidents or internal emergencies within the hospital. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience: 1.
Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1.
Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date of the competition:
(i) Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible 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 be entitled to be so registered.
OR (iii) In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.
AND (iv) Have a minimum of 1 years' post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant)
AND (v) Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of Paediatric Care.
AND (vi) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of Paediatric care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).
Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of Paediatric care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).
(See **Note 1 below).
AND (vii) Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.
AND (viii) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice
AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
**Note 1: For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS/CMS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. 2.
Annual Registration (i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role.
AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
3.
Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4.
Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland) by way of the Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). Post Specifics: Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing experience in the specialist area of complex and life limiting children's nursing care and Oncology, as relevant to the role.
Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate.