Overview
Post Title:
Candidate / Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner, (cANP/RANP) Acute Haematology Oncology Services (AHOS)
Post Status:
Permanent
Department:
Medical Haematology/Oncology Department, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre
Location:
The successful candidate will be a core contributor within the Acute Haematology/ Oncology Department.
The cANP/RANP/RANP AHOS will be based within Beaumont Hospital, with the ability to practice across:
1) the Medical Haematology/Oncology Suite in the Outpatient Department,
2) the CKB Haematology/Oncology Day Unit,
3) the Inpatient service, and
4) Emergency department.
Beaumont Hospital is located with the HSE Dublin and North East health region.
It is an OECI-accredited cancer centre and a designated centre for oncology and palliative care.
Reports to:
The cANP/RANP/RANP AHOS
Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing.
Line managed by the Directorate Nurse Manager Medical 1.
Is clinically accountable to the Consultants Medical Haematologists/ Oncologists in Beaumont Hospital.
Salary:
Appointment will be made on the Candidate ANP salary scale (€70,025 - €79,081) or the Registered ANP salary scale (€70,701 - €87,250) at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Hours of work:
Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Closing Date:
Monday 15th September 2025 @ 12noon
Please note
the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Duration of Post
The candidate ANP is required to progress to registration with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (NMBI) as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) within 3 years of commencement of this post.
Details of Service
The Medical Oncology Department at Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre provides oncology care for the full spectrum of cancers as one of the 8 designated cancer centres nationally and as the main OECI-certified cancer centre within the HSE Dublin and North East health regions.
The Medical Oncology Service provides general oncology care to the local population, in addition to specialised neuro-oncology care on a regional and national level.
The service continues to adapt to the growing population of Ireland, the associated increase in people living with a cancer diagnosis, in addition to the growing expectations of the population in relation to their oncology care needs.
The AHOS nursing service is pivotal in providing a non-ED direct access route for cancer patients who require review.
Cancer patients who are on treatment and become unwell can access the AHOS nursing service via a dedicated telephone line in any 26 centres across the country that deliver SACT.
The service gives patients access to specialist cancer nurse advice and support during the acute phase of their SACT treatment.
Unwell patients who require additional clinical review are, where possible, seen in the cancer day care unit or a dedicated space away from the ED.
This reduces the requirement for patients to attend the ED and prioritises appropriate ED referrals.
The service is well placed to link with the MDT and community services as outlined in the Sláintecare strategy.
Responsibilities
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder's practice is based on developing a higher level of capability across the six domains of competences as defined by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (NMBI 2017).
The domains of competence (NMBI, 2017) are:
Professional Values and Conduct
Clinical-Decision Making
Knowledge and Cognitive Competences
Communication and Interpersonal Competences
Management and Team Competences
Leadership and Professional Scholarship Competences
Domain 1: Professional Values and Conduct
Standard 1
The cANP/RANP (AHOS) will gain increased competence in applying ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to individuals and populations by:
Demonstrating accountability and responsibility for professional practice as a lead healthcare professional in the care of patients within the AHOS nursing service.
Collaborating with the clinical supervisor and the local stakeholder group to establish the patient caseload and scope of practice for the cANP/RANP (AHOS) nursing.
Collaborating with the clinical supervisor and the local stakeholder group to determine the inclusion criteria for the advanced practice role.
Collaborating with the clinical supervisor and local stakeholder group to determine the exclusion criteria for the RANP (AHOS).
Articulating safe boundaries and engaging in timely referral and collaboration for those areas outside the scope of practice, experience, and competence by establishing referral pathways and locally agreed policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines to support the AHOS nursing service.
Demonstrating leadership by practising compassionately to facilitate, optimise, promote and support the health and wellbeing of patients.
Selecting a professional nursing practice model focusing on person-centred holistic care and therapeutic relationships.
Articulating and promoting the AHOS advanced practice nursing service in clinical, political and professional contexts and contributing to service metrics and national nursing strategy as applicable.
Domain 2: Clinical-Decision Making Competences
Standard 2
The cANP/RANP AHOS will enhance advanced knowledge and senior clinical decision-making by increasing competence to:
Conduct a comprehensive holistic health assessment to determine diagnoses and inform autonomous advanced nursing care
Synthesise and interpret assessment information to identify health states
Demonstrate timely use of diagnostic investigations to inform clinical decision making
Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic interventions and relevant legislation and guidelines
Initiate and implement health promotion activities and self-management plans
Discharge patients from the service as per policy and guidelines
Domain 3: Knowledge and Cognitive Competences
Standard 3
The cANP/RANP (AHOS) nursing will contribute to the professional body of knowledge by:
Providing leadership in translating new knowledge to clinical practice
Providing ongoing education to the team
Demonstrating a vision for advanced nursing practice based on service need
Demonstrating accountability in considering access, cost and clinical effectiveness
Domain 4: Communication and Interpersonal Competences
Standard 4
The cANP/RANP AHOS will negotiate and advocate to ensure patient beliefs and wishes are respected by:
Communicating effectively with the healthcare team
Demonstrating leadership in professional practice and documentation
Facilitating clinical supervision as relevant
Utilising information technology/Telehealth to record care
Domain 5: Management and Team Competences
Standard 5
The cANP/RANP AHOS will manage risk by promoting a safe environment and quality care, and seek feedback from patients, families and staff.
Promote a culture of quality care
Seek feedback and implement practice changes
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
Domain 6: Leadership and Professional Scholarship Competences
Standard 6
The cANP/RANP AHOS will lead in multidisciplinary planning for transitions of care by:
Demonstrating clinical leadership in design and evaluation of services
Engaging in health policy development and evaluation
Identifying gaps and leading change
Advanced Practice Performance Management
Performance Indicators and national AHOS nursing metrics guide evaluation.
The cANP/RANP will identify Nursing PI's, collect data, and contribute to service metrics and improvement initiatives.
Professional/Clinical
The cANP/RANP AHOS will practice nursing according to:
Policy, PPPGs, NMBI regulation, national health policy, local policies, legislation, and DoH values.
Education and Training
The cANP/RANP AHOS will contribute to service development through education and research and provide support for CPD in advanced nursing practice.
Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines
The cANP/RANP (AHOS) practices according to Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (NMBI 2025), DoH values, Advanced Practice Standards (NMBI 2017), National Cancer Strategy, NCCP SACT Model of Care, Sláintecare, National Consent Policy, local policies, and the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act.
Professional Practice Portfolio
The cANP/RANP (AHOS) must develop a professional practice portfolio with evidence of learning, supervision and scope of practice reviews.
Health and Safety
Adhere to policies on health and safety, infection control, controlled drugs, equipment safety, incident reporting, and HIQA/MHC standards as applicable.
Support sustainability initiatives within the service.
Management/Administration
Provide leadership and direction to staff, facilitate team building, promote cross-service communication, manage budgets, and contribute to service planning and reporting.
Qualifications
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed on how well candidates satisfy the criteria.
Mandatory (Candidate ANP) and Mandatory (Registered ANP) sections follow, including statutory registration, annual registration, health and character requirements.
Post Specific Requirements
The post holder must demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in haematology/Oncology nursing and the organisation will consider additional qualifications required to develop the AHOS service.
Essential Skills and Competencies
The cANP/RANP must demonstrate specialist knowledge and clinical skills in haematology/Oncology nursing.
Requirements include:
Professional/Clinical Knowledge
Planning and Organising Resources
Building and Maintaining Relationships: Leadership, Staff Management and Team Work
Evaluation Information and Judging Situations
Commitment to Providing Quality Services
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Other Requirements Specific to Post
Access to transport as travel may be required.
Competition Specific Selection Process
Shortlisting, interview and ranking may be used.
All candidates should ensure they meet the required criteria in their application.
Post Notes
Campaign information, abatement provisions for pension and other PSO notes apply per HSE guidance.
Supplementary information
The Hospital: Beaumont; Informal Enquiries: Yvonne Whelan, Directorate Nurse Manager, ******, 01 852 8197
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