Clinical Nurse Specialist | Community Palliative Care Blackrock

Clinical Nurse Specialist | Community Palliative Care

• 1.0WTE (37.5 hours)

Consideration will be given to 0.75WTE (28.12 hours)

• Indefinite duration contract
• H.S.E. funded
• Based in Blackrock

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 contactStephen McDermott |Interim Head of Nursing (Palliative Care) | +353 (01) 4068700 | smcdermott@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available below or from the Human Resources Department | hr@olh.ie | (01) 491 2594.

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12:00pm on 25th March 2024.

A panel may be formed from which future Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Palliative Carepositions (indefinite duration, full time) may be filled in line with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services’ panel management guidelines.