Job Reference: FRS58704
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Myclient continues to provide access to quality private healthcare since 1957 through an extensive range of healthcare products and services. Their commitment to being a responsible and sustainable business to improve health now and for future generations.A full-time, permanent vacancy has arisen for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Mental Health. My client arelooking to secure a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for their Paediatric Clinics with the experience and training required to enable my client to deliver high quality child and adolescent mental health services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing delivery of effective, recovery orientated, high quality, team based, integrated care for children who are under 18 years of age, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
The purpose of this CNS post is to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role as defined by the NationalCouncil for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (2008). The CNS is a registered nurse who has extensive experience and clinical expertise in the area of paediatric mental health. The role will encompass a major clinical focus (direct & indirect) comprising of assessment, planning and delivery of patient care that is done in collaboration with the medical and other healthcare professionals.
The management of patients attending the paediatric mental health service demands a broad range of professional skills and knowledge, as well as skills in communication, leadership, teaching, education, research and counselling. The CNS will have the expertise and specialist knowledge to incorporate these skills into practice and so develop standards of care that benefit the patient. In so doing, the CNS will embrace the five core concepts of the clinical nurse specialistrole to ensure the provision of a high quality holistic service for the patients attending this service.
1 Clinical Focus2 Patient/Client Advocate
3 Education & Training
4 Audit & Research
5 Consultant
The successful candidate musthave:
* A registration on the Children's Division and/or the General Division of the register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to so register.
* Be registered in the Psychiatric Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to so register.* 5 years post registration experience of which a minimum is 2 years in the speciality.
* Formal recognised post-registration education relevant to the area, at level 8 (higher diploma) according to the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) National
* Candidates without the relevant post-graduate level 8 specialist course will be appointed as Clinical Nurse Manager II initially, but must agree to complete within an agreed timeframe.
* Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills andevidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards.
* Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility withinhis/her scope of practice.
* Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
* Demonstrate alignment to my Clients Values
Desirable Criteria
* Nurse Prescribing Registration or agree to undertake within an agreed timeframe - the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate.
* Evidence of work experience in the outpatient setting.
My client is anequal opportunities employer.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career, make a real difference to the lives of patients and require a full job description/more details, please contact me on +353 86 464 8416 and apply today.
Industry: Medical and Nursing
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Teamwork,Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Planning & Organising, Patient & Customer Focus
Contact Name: Caroline Zywczyk
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