Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Role
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team in Cork Clinic. This is a permanent, part-time position (24 hours per week with option to increase hours if desired) primarily stationed at the Cork Clinic, with weekly ward rounds held at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.
Key Responsibilities
* Assessment of patients independently in a nurse delivered clinic under the supervision of the consultant cardiologist in the Cork Clinic, Western Road. These will be general cardiology patients with conditions including heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.
* The successful candidate will be required to work autonomously in providing specialist assessment, advice and management for patients with general cardiology conditions who present to the clinic.
* Apply blood pressure and Holter monitors to patients and perform ECGs.
* Occasionally perform phlebotomy if required.
* Assist with ward rounds when necessary in the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.
* Communicate effectively with patients, their families and General Practitioners in the management of patients.
* Assist in working up patients for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and left atrial appendage occlusion.
* Assist with discharge letters and typing clinic notes.
* Provide continuous support and guidance to patients and their families throughout their cardiac investigations and interventional procedures.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* Degree in Nursing or relevant field
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Proven experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in cardiology
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* Award-winning training and education programs