Clinical Nurse Specialist Job at Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic (South Dublin, Co. Dublin)

Job Description

The CNS will interface between the patient and specialist medical team, to provide individualised care based on patient specific needs. The CNS will also provide specialist urology support, specialist nursing knowledge, emotional support and advice for patients attending the service and will assist in improving standards of care. The CNS will promote a seamless service within a multidisciplinary professional framework. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit and professional activities within the clinical governance framework. The post holder will be able to influence patient care through development of specialist skills, knowledge and experience. The CNS will work in collaboration with the Consultant Specialist and associated multidisciplinary team members throughout the hospital.

Job Responsibility

Interface between the patient and specialist medical team, to provide individualised care based on patient specific needs
Provide specialist urology support, specialist nursing knowledge, emotional support and advice for patients attending the service
Assist in improving standards of care
Promote a seamless service within a multidisciplinary professional framework
Achieve through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit and professional activities within the clinical governance framework
Influence patient care through development of specialist skills, knowledge and experience
Work in collaboration with the Consultant Specialist and associated multidisciplinary team members throughout the hospital
Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities
Ensure that nursing care is patient focused and that patient privacy and dignity are maintained at all times
Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support to patients across the Nursing Services
Ensure that the provision of evidence-based nursing care is maintained
Refer to and comply with the scope of practice framework as stated by NMBI in relation to all components of the position: Clinical Role, Patient Advocate Role, Educational Role, Consultative Role and Audit Role
Comply with all existing Hospital policies
Be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing
Operationally report to and be accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing
Contribute to changes in clinical practice that will improve standards of care
Provide a specialist nursing service for urology patients who require support and treatment through the continuum of care
Possess specially focused knowledge and skills in the urology area of nursing practice
Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice in urology care
Identify and plan, with support from the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing and Medical Lead, the development requirements for the Service
Provide leadership and oversight of the service
Responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safe keeping of records
Ensure that all procedures are in accordance with established Hospital procedures and assist with operational guidelines and policies for this service, which will be evidence based
Handle complaints by patient, members of the public and staff in accordance with the Hospital complaints procedures
Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
Facilitate the arrangements necessary and participate when necessary in education and training of other hospital staff as the need arises
Be knowledgeable in the structure of handling of all equipment used in the unit
Communicate with patients and with relatives as required
Act as the patients advocate when necessary, especially in an informed discussion to promote the patient’s participation in decision making
Foster good nurse/patient relationships through the provision of holistic Nursing care and support for each patient
Demonstrate an awareness of ethical awareness and social issues on an individual patient basis
Promote an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities
Communicate with the relevant team’s regarding the patient’s condition and relaying information and changes in Doctor Orders
Act as a resource and support to nursing staff caring for patients
Participate in the educational provision of information for patients so that they are empowered to manage their condition and seek appropriate help and advice
Undertake continuing professional development through formal and informal educational opportunities
Participate in relevant committees at an organisational level and also at a national level when possible
Supervise and assess student nurses / student midwives and foster a clinical learning environment
Participate in the development and review of clinic protocols and information leaflet
Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their condition
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to their care
Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate
Participate in training programmes for nursing, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate
Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs
Establish and maintain a register of patients with urology care needs within Clinical Nurse Specialist caseload
Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as directed and advised by the Director of Nursing
Participate in collaborative research projects that improve the quality of care and health outcomes
Participate in audit activities to assess and monitor the quality of care
Audit own caseload and participate in the annual evaluation feedback results
Provide patient satisfaction data, quality of life data and patient flow data e.g. ED avoidance
Provide data on numbers attending service, patient outcomes, OPD attendance and clinic data attendance
Attendance and active participation at National and International Meetings and workshops
Contribute to nursing research
Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for best practice
Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation
Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing practice
Develop collaborative working relationships with local Clinical Nurse Specialist’s/Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioners /MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways
With the support of the Director of Nursing, attend integrated care planning meetings as required
Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services which support patients in the community
Liaise with other health service providers in the development and on-going delivery of the National Clinical Programme model of care
Network with other Clinical Nurse Specialist in the area and in related professional associations

Requirements

Registered in the General Division of the active Register held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered
Minimum 1 years’ experience or aggregate of 1 years full time experience in the specialist area of care to which they are applying
Third level qualification at not less than Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery
If the applicant does not have the relevant Level 9 qualification, the applicant will be supported to undertake the required post graduate education as relevant to the specialist area
Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development

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