Clinical Nurse Specialist

HX26-080 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Harold’s Cross)

• 1.0 WTE (37.5 hours per week)
• Specified purpose duration contract (12 months approx.)
• H.S.E. funded contract
• Based in Harold’s Cross

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.

The post holder’s practice is based on the five core concepts of the CNSp role as defined by the NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are:

• Clinical Focus

• Patient/Client Advocate

• Education and Training

• Audit and Research

• Consultant

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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

Experience:

• 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

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications:

• Management Training
• Teaching qualification

Experience:

• Experience in community nursing
• Experience in policy and procedure development
• Experience with quality assurance, audit and nursing research

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Steven McDermott | Head of Nursing (Palliative Care) | 01 406 8700| smcdermott@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12pm (noon) on Wednesday 15th July 2026.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.