Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Diabetes - Sain Altra

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, 4thedition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008

The post holder will develop the outreach services in line with the National Clinical Programme Model of Care document and associated guidance (HSE, 2011).

The role of the CNSis to provide person-centred care and on-going management of patients. The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, required to provide a specialist nursing resource within the governance structure created for the programme. He/She will provide physical, psychological and emotional support to an agreed caseload of patients and their families throughout their trajectory.

The post holder will also act as a liaison between Services, Primary Care Teams, Community Care Teams and other agencies to deliver effective evidenced based care, using resources efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes in keeping with the Programme model of care and HIQA standards.

The post holder will carry out clinical and educational duties as required and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality nursing care to patients with in line with best professional nursing practice.

Please see attached Job Description for further information.