Job Reference: FRS59561
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Clinical Nurse Specialist (Hepatology) will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as nursingand subscribes to the overall purpose, functions, and ethical standards of nursing. The role will form a critical part of the development of the Digestive Health programme specifically in the area of Hepatology. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to the patient, family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to activities that influence and support the provision of direct care. Direct Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Hepatology) will:
* Provide a specialist Nursing service for patients with who present to hospital requiring care for Hepatological conditions who require support and treatment through the continuum of care.
* Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence-based practice in Hepatology care.
* Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care/case management inconjunction with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate.
* Accurately stage chronic liver disease based on the clinical assessment alongside MDT input
Job Revision
This job description is subject to periodic revision following discussion with the postholder.
Policies and Procedures
The duties and responsibilities of thispost will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of hospital in Dublin, which may be amendedfrom time to time.
Person Specification
Factors
Qualifications Essential
NMBI Registration & eligible to work inIreland
Desirable
A Masters Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice. Have undertaken or be willing to complete a specialist module in Hepatology nursing (level 9) Be registered on the division of the register of Advanced Nurse Practitioners with NMBIExperience Essential
Minimum of 3 years' experience working in Hepatology
Demonstrate continuing professional developmentrelevant to the specialist area
Desirable
Contribution to presentations/ publications in the field of Hepatology
Skills Essential
Certified operator in Fibroscan
Proficiency with MECC/ brief intervention techniques
Possess the requisiteknowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacityfor the proper discharge of the duties of this role
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career, make a real differenceto the lives of patients and require more details, please contact me on +353 86 464 8416 and apply today.
Industry: Medical and Nursing
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
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Contact Name: Caroline Zywczyk
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