Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiovascular DiseaseNaas General HospitalThere is currently1 permanent whole-timevacancy available in Naas General Hospital.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.**Please note we do not accept CV's for this post - applications are only accepted**Informal EnquiriesYvonne DoyleAssistant Director of NursingNaas General HospitalPhone: Email: Lynn FarrellAssistant Director of NursingNaas General HospitalEmail: HR Point of ContactOlivia GirvinHR Recruitment OfficerHSE Dublin and MidlandsEmail: Tel: Purpose of the PostThe role of the CNS CVD was developed to: provide expertise and specialist nursing services to patients with a cardiovascular condition both in the ward and hospital outpatient settings. The role of the CNS CVD will differ according to the needs and configuration of established cardiovascular services.The post holder will aim to deliver effective evidenced based care, using resources efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease in keeping with agreed models of care and HIQA standards.The post holder will work as part of a MDT and in close liaison with their associated Consultant Cardiologist to deliver coordinated evidence based care for patients.The primary focus of the post holder will be to ensure that patients with cardiovascular disease receive timely and appropriate care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivery.The CNS CVD plays a vital role in ensuring patients are empowered with skills and knowledge necessary for them to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.Eligibility CriteriaEligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etcBe a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses or Midwives held by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.And(ii) Be registered in a Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives in which the application is being made. Or 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.And(iii) 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 8 or higher award or can provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care – Insert name the area of care prior to application* (See Note 1).And(iv) Have a minimum of 5 years post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 5 years full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (a) (ii) if relevant)AndHave a minimum of 2 years' experience or an aggregate of 2 years full time experience in specialist area of Cardiac Care.And(vi) Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional developmentHave the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practiceAnnual RegistrationOn appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role.And(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).HealthCandidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.**Please note only completed application forms are accepted for this role**