Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology, Sain Altra

Sain-Altra Speisialtóir - Réamaiteolaí

Background

The South Infirmary- Victoria University Hospital provides the Rheumatology service to Cork/Kerry but also receives some patients from West Waterford and South Tipperary. The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Rheumatology Department Rheumatology consists of 2 WTE Consultants, 2 WTE Registrars 1 WTE Clinical nurse specialist, .5 WTE Staff nurse.

Mission Statement

The Rheumatology nursing service is committed to providing the highest quality patient cantered care to all patients and families with rheumatology conditions. Our focus is on patient education and support to ensure patient have an understanding of their disease process, rational for their medication which in turn leads to self-management of their disease. The nursing service participates in a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach to patient care, which is underpinned by evidence based practice and professional guidelines.

The aim of the service is to provide Rheumatology patients and their families with specialized knowledge and expertise in the area of Rheumatology in relation to their condition, its management, allied with emotional and psychological support.

The aim of the department is to provide patient centred, evidence based care, to empower patients through education and health promotion to achieve self management of their condition and to deliver holistic care leading to improved quality of life. The Rheumatology nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team including the patient’s relatives.

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