OverviewThe purpose of the role is to develop the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Stroke Service through the organisation's clinical and operational governance structures, under the direction of the Health Care Provider's Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group, to enable the individual nurse to meet the NMBI Criteria for Registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner as set out in Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017).The individual will undertake the academic preparation and develop the clinical and leadership skills, competencies, capability and knowledge required to meet the criteria to be registered as a RANP with NMBI. The scope of the cANP must reflect the incremental development of expertise and as such, the cANP cannot deliver care as an autonomous practitioner.The individual will complete and submit the necessary documentation for registration as an RANP with NMBI. The development of a RANP (Stroke) job description and supporting documentation, in collaboration with the Health Care Provider's Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group, enables the transition from the post of cANP to the post of RANP.The value of the nursing contribution as a distinct profession must be safeguarded and articulated in the development of new services led by advanced nurse practitioners, complementing rather than replacing current services (NMBI 2017 p.9). The overall purpose of the post 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 advanced practice role demonstrates a high degree of knowledge, skill and experience that is applied within the nurse-patient/client relationship to achieve optimal outcomes through critical analysis, problem solving and accurate decision-making (NMBI, Central to this is the provision of quality care, a safe environment and processes for patients by the use of evidence based clinical guidelines that address patient expectations, promote wellness and evaluate care given.The role will provide clinical leadership and professional scholarship in order to develop nursing practice and health policy at local, national and international levels.Essential CriteriaCandidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.(i) Be a registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registeredAnd(ii) Be registered in the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Register for which the application is being made or entitled to be so registered.OrIn recognition of services that span several patient/client groups and/or division(s) of the register, provide evidence of validated competences relevant to the context of practiceAnd(iii) Have a broad base of clinical experience relevant to the advanced field of practice. And(iv) Be eligible to undertake a Master's Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Master's Degree, which is relevant, or applicable, to the advanced field of practice. The Master's programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum.Or(v) Be currently undertaking a Master's Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice Pathway) or be eligible to register to undertake additional Level 9 National Framework of Qualifications (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) specific modules of a Master's Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice Pathway) within an agreed timeframe. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum. OrPossess a Master's Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Master's Degree which is relevant, or applicable, to the advanced field of practice. The Master's programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum. (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. 2. Annual registration(i) Practitioners must maintain active annual registration on the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the roleAnd(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).3. AgeAge restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.4. HealthCandidates 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.5. CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.Post Specific RequirementsDemonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the area of Stroke care.Other requirements specific to the postAccess to transport as the post may involve some travel.Relevant Attachement:Job Specification CavMon3362 RANP Stroke -cANP Stroke - December 2025