Purpose of the Role
Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.
Caseload
Children – under 16 years of age.
Clinical Focus
The Intestinal Failure and Home Parenteral Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for the expert clinical management, coordination, and education of patients requiring Home Parenteral Nutrition and Intestinal Rehabilitation therapies, including Teduglutide.
Essential Criteria
Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
Be registered in the division(s) of Children Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis, be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.
Have a minimum of 1 year’s post‑registration full‑time experience or an aggregate of 1 year’s full‑time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made.
Have a minimum of 1 year’s experience or an aggregate of 1 year’s full‑time experience in the specialist area of GHIFT.
Have successfully completed a post‑registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard (60 ECTS or above), relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).
Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or will be supported to obtain the required CPD.
Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.
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