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Job Title ; Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist / Cardiology Liaison Nurse
Department ; Rapid AccessCardiology Clinic
Reports to ; ADON Cardiac Services
The Cardiology CNS or Cardiology Liaison Nurse will work in collaboration with other members of the hospital's Cardiology team in providing specialist cardiac nursing care and assessment to patients who present to the Rapid Access Cardiology Clinic (RACC).
The Successful candidate will be accountable for nursing activity in the Rapid Access Clinic. The role of the cardiac nurse in RACC is based on autonomy of practice, in-depth theoretical nursing knowledge, clinical expertise and application of research. The primary role of this position is the advancement of expert nursing practice. He or she will play a role in patient and staff education and be a support for colleagues throughout the Hospital.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
§ The nurse will be required to provide excellent patient centered care to all patients who attend the Rapid Access Clinic.
§ The Nurse will be required to work autonomously in providing specialist assessment, advice and management for patients who present to the Rapid Access Clinic and the Emergency Department with Cardiac Complaints
§ Communicating with GP's & consultants to ensure safe triaging of patients attending the clinic.
§ Organise and co-ordinate patient's appointments for the clinic and testing (both invasive and non-invasive) in conjunction with patient administration team.
§ Interpretation and communication of patient history and tests results to the consultant.
§ Commencement and interpretation of cardiac monitoring and ECG as appropriate.
§ Perform venipuncture and cannulation.
§ Administer medications, assess response and monitor for side effects.
§ Ensure patients receive individualised care appropriate to their needs.
§ Communicate the plan of care to the patient and their family.
§ Educate patient and their family.
§ Act as patientadvocate.
§ Utilises the nursing process as it applies to clinical practice, education, competency validation and program development.
§ Demonstrates ability to perform competencies as set out by unit manager.
§ Participates in ongoing clinical, audit and quality programs and contributes to the cardiology service strategic plan, yearly education plan, goals and objectivesand the Quality Management Process
Essential Criteria and Qualifications
§ Nursing & Midwife Board Registered GeneralNurse (NMBI) licence in good standing.
§ Must be eligible to work in Ireland and have current NMBI pin
§ Post Graduate qualification in Cardiology/Cardiovascular Nursing preferred but not required, with a commitment to complete Postgraduate qualification
§ Advanced Health Assessment Desirable
§ MSc Desirable
Experience
§ ACLS
§ Have completed a minimum of 3- 5years Cardiology Nursing in the acute setting within the past 5 - 7 years
§ Demonstrated leadership experience required.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career, make a real difference to the lives of patients and require more details, please contact Caroline Zywczyk on +353 86 44 8416 and apply today.
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