OverviewThe role: The aim of the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Infection Prevention and Control is to optimise patient care through the prevention, surveillance, investigation, liaison, education, research and control of health care acquired infection (HCAI).ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will work as part of the Infection Prevention and Control Team in line with the Strategy for Control of Antimicrobial Resistance in Ireland.The post holder will contribute to patient care through prevention, surveillance, investigation, liaison, education, research and control of health care acquired infection (HCAI).The post holder will be required to provide and maintain comprehensive efficient and effective infection prevention and control service for patients.The appointee will work as a key member of the Interdisciplinary Infection Prevention and Control Team providing specialist infection control advice to all health care staff on surveillance, prevention, investigation and control of hospital acquired infection.The post will support and provide specialist experience to all healthcare staff. The post-holder will work with the hospital Infection Prevention and Control Team.The Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention and Control must carry out these responsibilities in a progressive and changing service, which meets International and National Standards as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team.The appointee will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team providing specialist infection control advice, support and expertise to healthcare staff. He/ She will work closely with Infection Prevention and Control personnel including microbiology.Qualifications and RequirementsStatutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etcEligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and MidwivesHave a minimum of 1 year’s post-registration full-time experience or an aggregate of 1 year’s full-time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being madeHave a minimum of 1 year’s experience in the specialist area of Clinical Nurse Specialist – Infection Prevention & Control Care.Have completed a post-registration programme of study that verifies that the applicant has achieved a QQI/NFQ Level 9 or higher award relevant to the specialist area of care (60 ECTS or above) or provide written evidence from a Higher Education Institute.Be required to demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.Have the ability to practice safely and effectively within the scope of practice.Annual registration requirements and ongoing competence with NMBI and PSAC as applicable.Be of good character and maintain health sufficient to render regular and efficient service.Please note that appointment to posts requiring statutory registration is dependent upon maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the NMBI.For further information see the job specification.NotesNote: For nurses/midwives with an interest in CNS/CMS roles who hold a level 8 qualification, this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026.Enquiries and ApplicationWe welcome enquiries about the role. Eleanor Carpenter, Director of Nursing, Wexford General Hospital. 053 9153146 / 087 7189299. Eleanor.Carpenter@hse.ieFor further information about the role: Marcia Billane, Recruitment Advisor, Wexford General Hospital. 053 915 3279 / 087 3665540. Marcia.billane@hse.ieRobert Burch – Recruitment and HR – HSE Head office, Carrickmines. Email: Robert.Burch@hse.ieApplication ProcessApplications are to be made by Rezoomo System. CVs will NOT be accepted. Closing date: Tuesday 3rd of February at 12:00 pm. Please use compatible browsers to apply on Rezoomo. Information submitted in your digital application will be shared with the assessment panel as part of the recruitment and selection process.
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