Clinical Nurse Specialist, Tissue Viability And Wound Care, General Hospital

Purpose of the Post

The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist (Tissue Viability) post is to:

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 role of the CNS in Tissue Viability will be to ensure that the CNS’ specialist knowledge and skills in tissue viability are utilised to facilitate the provision of a quality client focused service that enhances the health status of that population.

· Working towards the delivery of best practice for all clients will include the planning and provision of in-service training to nursing colleagues and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

· The CNS will support assessment of acute and chronic wounds in BGH taking a holistic approach.

· Improving the management of wounds including pressure ulcers in BGH.

· Management of PUTZ – including training, education, audits, PPPG and data bases as appropriate.

· The CNS will audit and provide expertise on pressure relieving devices utilised in BGH.

· Improving better clinical outcomes for patients’ wounds.

· Monitoring cost effectiveness in care provision including supply and stock of wound care products.

· Supporting practice development with training, education, induction and orientation.

· In addition the CNS will work closely with all MDT professions to implement best practice.

· The CNS will develop a referral pathway for a management of wounds in BGH.

· Maintain a data base regarding referrals

Informal Enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role:

Contact Ms Merline Tagaram, ADON Practice Development Email:Merline.tagaram@hse.iePhone: 087 1719738 – for further information about the role

Contact Eimear O’Sullivan, People Resourcing, email Eimear.osullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries related to the recruitment process