1.0 WTE (37.5 hours)Specified Purpose Contract (1 year)H.S.E. fundedBased In Harold's CrossThe purpose of this post in is to provide Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) and on-going management to patients and their families/carers under the care of OLH&CS. The aim of the role is to provide for the seamless care of this patient cohort and will involve strong clinical component together with a liaison role with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), specialty services and community services as appropriate to the care of the patient and their family / carers. The CNSp will work as a key member of the Consultant-led Inter-disciplinary team providing physical, psychological, social and emotional support to the patient and their family /carers as appropriate to patient need.The post holder's practice is based on the five core concepts of the CNSp role as defined by the NCNM 4th edition in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are:Clinical FocusPatient/Client AdvocateEducation and TrainingAudit and ResearchConsultantEssential Requirements:Essential QualificationsRegistered General Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register with NMBI.Must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional developmentMust have a level 8 (or higher) National Qualifications Authority of Ireland major academic award relevant to specialist palliative care or equivalent (contact Head of Nursing to discuss same)A full current driver license and access to a carRegistered General Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register with NMBI.Essential ExperienceHave at minimum of 2 years post registration experience in an acute/relevant healthcare settingA minimum of one years' experience in specialist palliative careHave the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling your professional responsibility within your scope of practiceCompetent and confident IT skills - Word, Excel, Power Point and e-mailEvidence of consistent updating of clinical skills and knowledgeExperience in community nursingDesirable Requirements:Desirable QualificationsManagement TrainingTeaching qualificationDesirable ExperienceExperience in policy and procedure developmentExperience with quality assurance, audit and nursing researchFor informal enquiries, please contact Steven McDermott | Head of Nursing (Palliative Care) | | A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available to download below or from the Human Resources Department | Latest date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 12pm (noon)