Role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist
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As part of our multidisciplinary team, we are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide high-quality nursing interventions and support to children and young people with complex needs.
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Main Responsibilities:
* To deliver quality care services to children and families.
* To provide specialist nursing intervention for children and young people enrolled in the service.
* To be responsible for managing and prioritizing own cases and contributing to team management.
* To assess care needs and develop comprehensive nursing care pathways.
* To work collaboratively as part of a team, liaising with other disciplines and fostering effective working relationships.
* To stay up-to-date with developments in assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex needs.
* To participate in audits as required.
* To be responsible for educating nursing students through fieldwork.
* To maintain a positive representation of the nursing service at all times.
* To provide supervision for nurses within the policy, procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the team and in line with the management system.
* To assist staff-grade nurses in identifying competency requirements and training/skills needed.
* To develop new systems and protocols for service delivery and optimize time management.
* To enhance skills transfer to other staff members through training.
Working Relationships:
* To work within the West Cork Children's Disability Network Team (WCCDNT).
* To work as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
* To establish and maintain relations with other agencies and services.
Management:
* Participation in planning groups and committees related to ongoing service development.
* Active involvement in compiling, delivering, and evaluating training programs.
* Management of available resources and application for additional resources when necessary.
* Development and management of the role of the Children Disability Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist working with children and young people with complex needs.
* Personal time management and caseload management responsibilities.
* Departmental responsibilities or administration duties as required.
Essential Criteria:
* A recognized, validated University Degree or equivalent qualification in Nursing – RNID and/or RCN.
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
* Minimum 3 years working at a senior level or in a supervisory capacity.
* Minimum 3 years' experience working with children with disabilities, including physical disability, autism, and learning disability, and their families.
* Current Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Eligibility to work in the state.
* Able to provide staff supervision training and development.
Desirable Criteria:
* Postgraduate diploma/degree in management or a health-related field.
* Eligible to apply for Clinical Nurse Specialist Role requirements, per NMPDU standards.
* Good knowledge of the disability sector.