Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cardiac Rehab – SPC
Naas General Hospital.There is currently 1 specified purpose whole‑time vacancy available.
Purpose of the Post
The role of the CNS Cardiac Rehab 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 will differ according to the needs and configuration of established cardiovascular services.
The post holder will aim to deliver evidence‑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 an 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 receive timely and appropriate care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivery.
The CNS plays a vital role in ensuring patients are empowered with skills and knowledge necessary for them to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.
Eligibility Criteria
Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
Be 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.
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.
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).
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).
Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience or an aggregate of 2 years full‑time experience in specialist area of Cardiac Care.
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.
Annual registration; on 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.
Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
Be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Be of good character.
Post Specific Requirements
Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing experience in the specialist area of Cardiac Rehab as relevant to the role.
Recommended program: It is recommended that the CNS in consultation with line management consider completing the Nurse & Midwife Medicinal Product Prescribing and/or Nurse Prescribing Ionising Radiation programmes in line with the evolving service requirements.
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