Resuscitation Officer CNM II

RESUSCITATION OFFICER CNM II

(Permanent, Full Time)

Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons.

Overview of the role

The Resuscitation Officer will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Resuscitation Service in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. This will involve planning, organisation, implementation and evaluation of all Basic and Advanced life support training for appropriate personnel.

A core responsibility will be the supervision and training of staff in all levels of resuscitation training and in particular training on identification and responding to the clinically deteriorating patient to prevent cardiac arrest, and on general resuscitation issues in line with International national and local strategy and service priorities. The post holder will act as an expert in resuscitation where appropriate providing advice on an all aspects of resuscitation training, education and practice. The Resuscitation Officer will assist in promoting the importance of resuscitation throughout the hospital and supporting staff to be competent and up to date in their resuscitation skills appropriate for their level.

Qualifications and Knowledge/Experience/Skills

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:

· Currently Registered with NMBI

· 7 years post registration experience of which 3 years must be in the area of resuscitation, ED, Cardiac unit or ICU related area

· Instructor qualification in BLS and PLS essential

· Instructor qualification in ACLS, ATLS desirable

· Experience in teaching and training or qualifications in same.

· Have proven clinical and professional ability, leadership, communication and organisational skills.

· Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage several issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.

· Display evidence of continuing professional development.

· Computer skills essential together with audit and training experience

This is a permanent full-time vacancy within the Nursing Department. Salary for this post is aligned with HSE Clinical Nurse Manager II PayScale.

Applicants for the above post should submit their Curriculum Vitae and letter of application via Rezoomo no later than 5:00 pm Thursday 12th March 2026.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.