Purpose of the Post
The purpose of this post is to provide safe high-quality care coordinated for patients through the following:
* Providing support to Spina Bifida patients who will be having orthopaedic surgical spinal procedures, lower limb surgeries and general orthopaedic surgery.
* Taking a leading role in the multi-disciplinary team that delivers care to the children referred to the service.
The CNM will ensure their competence in the area of specialty practice providing up-to-date evidence-based care. The CNM will also provision a coordinated service that optimizes support and continuity of care for patients with spinal disorders.
Main Responsibilities
* OPD clinic support/consultation
* Telephone liaison to support patient and families
* Liaise closely with the Orthopaedic Consultants keeping them up to date with patient progress/concerns
* Be a resource for colleagues, allied professionals, and other healthcare professionals including GPs and Public Health Nurses (PHNs)
Essential Criteria
* Be a registered nurse on the active Children's or General Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnimhseachais na hireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
* Must have a minimum of five years post-qualification experience, three of which must be recent experience within Children's nursing.
* Must have experience of delivering quality improvement in a healthcare environment.
* Have proven clinical and managerial ability and leadership skills
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter with your CV. Applications must be completed through the advertised post. For informal enquiries, please contact Sonja Fitzpatrick ADON or Keelin Hession ADON. For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team.