Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Care of Dementia (ID) or (Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist (cCNS) Care of Dementia (ID). Horizons is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist (Care of Dementia ID). The post holder will be enabled to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. The role will focus initially on the following service user groups: - Service Users with Dementia (ID). The role is based on the core concepts and associated competencies for the CNS. Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care) Service user/Service User Advocacy Education and Training Audit and Research Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or be eligible to be so registered. AND (ii) Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered. 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) CNS - Have a minimum of 5 years post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 5 years full-time experience in the division of Intellectual Disability. Other Nursing disciplines with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience working in the area of intellectual disability may apply. CNSc -Have a minimum of 1 years post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years full-time experience in the division of Intellectual Disability. Other Nursing disciplines with a minimum of 1 years post registration experience working in the area of intellectual disability may apply. AND (iv) Have a minimum of 2 years experience or an aggregate of 2 years full-time experience in specialist area of Dementia Care. OR If the applicant does not possess the relevant specialist experience, they will be supported to attain one years clinical specialist experience. AND (vi) 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 that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), 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, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Dementia Care prior to application (See **Note below). OR If the applicant does not possess the relevant QQI NFQ Level 9 Qualification the applicant will be supported to undertake the required postgraduate education at QQI NFQ Level 9 qualification (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) relevant to Dementia (ID) AND (vi) Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to Dementia (ID) or will be supported to obtain the required CPD. AND (vii) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice **Note: For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS role and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. The Clinical experience requirements for this cohort of nurses/midwives remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy ie a minimum of 1 years experience in practice and a minimum a minimum of 1 years experience in the specialist area and they could be supported to progress on a candidate CNS/CMD pathway. All of the above must be achieved for this pathway failure to successfully achieve essential requirements within 2 year timeframe will result in termination of the cCNS role and the candidate will return to a previously held post or will be re-deployed within the organisation And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Annual registration (i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) for the role. And (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health Candidates 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. A Full Clean Drivers License and access to own vehicle is essential See attached Job Specification for further details. What we offer A flexible and supportive work environment Competitive salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales Opportunities for professional development and career growth CPD is actively encouraged An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives Informal enquiries can be made to Anna Broderick Director of Nursing, Horizons. Mobile;. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Wednesday 7th May 2025. A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our Website: (Links Not Allowed) Skills: Teamwork Care skills Flexibilty Benefits: Professional Development + Growth EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Great Location Work/Life Balance Pension Scheme Maternity Leave & Pay Paternity Leave & Pay