Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (cANP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Epilepsy
The overall purpose of the Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (cANP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Epilepsy is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level. This involves undertaking and documenting a complete episode of patient care (assess, diagnose, plan, treat and discharge patients) according to collaboratively agreed protocols and scope of practice in the clinical setting, demonstrating advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and decision making skills. The Candidate/Advance Nurse Practitioner in the specific area of Epilepsy must demonstrate:
Professional/Clinical Knowledge
Demonstrate a high degree of commitment, professionalism and dedication to the philosophy of
quality health care provision
Demonstrate evidence of Policy, Procedure, Protocol, Guideline (PPPG) development and the
translation of PPPGs into action
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems
Demonstrate experience in developing, implementing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives
Demonstrate awareness of relevant legislation and policy developments
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
Planning and Organising Resources
Demonstrate ability to proactively plan, organise, deliver and evaluate a nursing service in an
efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of person-centred care and value for
money
Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.
Building and Maintaining Relationships: Leadership, Staff Management and Team Work
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change and ability to lead and support others in a changing
environment
Demonstrate the ability to communicate a change vision and engage stakeholders in a sustainable
change process
Demonstrate ability to foster a learning culture among staff and colleagues to drive continuous
improvement
Demonstrate ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
Evaluation Information and Judging Situations
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and solve problems.
Commitment to Providing Quality Services
Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, the underpinning requirements and key
processes in providing quality, person-centered care
Demonstrate the ability to lead on clinical practice and service quality.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present
information in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrate ability to engage collaboratively and influence others
Demonstrate competency in the general use of information technology for example computers, office
functions, internet for research purposes, email and preparation of presentation materials
Demonstrate evidence of skills in data management and report writing
All informal enquires in relation to the above should be directed to Ms. Suzanna Byrne, Assistant Director of Midwifery & Nursing at
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED.