Title:Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Children's Palliative CareHours:Part time, 18.75 hours per weekContract Type:PermanentGrade:Clinical Nurse SpecialistSalary:€30,731 - €38,833Job Closing Date:5.00pm, Friday 7th NovemberSummary of the role:The CNSp practice will include a major clinical focus, which comprises of assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care given to children and their families. As a member of the -inter- disciplinary team he/she will work collaboratively with other members of the team to provide the highest standard of specialist palliative nursing care to children with life limiting conditions/ palliative care needs. He/she will participate in children's palliative care research and audit and act as a consultant in education and clinical practice to nursing colleagues and the wider inter disciplinary team. He/she will facilitate and support teams to implement evidenced based practice and will contribute to the continuing development of Children's Palliative care in Lauralynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice.Benefits:Strong sense of purpose and meaningFlexible working optionsLearning & development opportunitiesPension SchemeComprehensive induction programmeExtensive in-house person-centred training programme for nursing, clinical and care staffGenerous annual leaveActive wellbeing supports including an inhouse occupational health service and a free 24/7/365 employee assistance programme (EAP) for staff and their immediate family membersSubsidised canteenFree car parkingVHI group schemeMembership to HSSU Credit UnionBike to work schemeEssential Criteria - ideally the successful candidate will possess the following:Hold current Registration in the Children's Division of the Register of Nurses held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)Have acquired a post registration level 9 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of Ireland (major award) or the equivalent, in Palliative CareHave a minimum of 1 years post registration experience and a minimum of 1 years specialist area experience of working with children with life limiting conditions/palliative care needsDemonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the role of the CNSExcellent communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and team working skillsAbility to make high level clinical and leadership decisionsAbility to work within an inter disciplinary teamHow to Apply:Applications for this rolemustbe made via https://lauralynn.occupop-For a full job description and person specification contact our HR Department, E:For informal enquiries please contact Liz O'Donoghue, Assistant Director of Nursing,on or E: Should you need assistance or have any special needs when attending for interview please contact any member of the HR team and reasonable accommodation will be arranged.