Advanced Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
Part time | recruitNet | Ireland
Posted On 06/06/2026
Job Information
Hospital
City Tralee
State/Province Kerry
Tralee
Job Description
We are currently seeking suitably qualified candidates for the position of Advanced Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care to join a healthcare facility in Tralee, Ireland.
This is a Part-Time / fixed-term position (19 hours per week)
Responsibilities
Perform thorough patient assessments and create personalised, evidence‑based care plans tailored to individual needs.
Apply advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and nursing management skills when caring for patients with complex palliative care requirements.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, holistic, and patient‑focused care.
Educate and support patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding symptom control, treatment pathways, and end‑of‑life care.
Foster excellence in practice through clinical leadership, quality audits, research activities, and evidence‑based initiatives.
Support the ongoing development and enhancement of palliative care services through quality improvement projects.
Assist in the education, supervision, and evaluation of junior nursing staff and student nurses.
Ensure accurate and timely clinical record‑keeping while adhering to all professional, legal, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Hold active registration as a Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Be registered as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner on the NMBI Advanced Nurse Practitioner Register, or be actively progressing towards obtaining this registration.
Practice in accordance with the six competency domains outlined in the NMBI Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (2017).
Have at least three years of recent palliative care experience, ideally in an advanced practice or specialist nursing capacity.
Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and knowledge in managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational abilities.
Be capable of working autonomously and making sound clinical decisions within a fast‑paced healthcare setting.
Show a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous service enhancement.
Have competent intermediate‑level IT skills.
Previous experience in education, teaching, supervision, or mentorship is considered advantageous.
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