Clinical Nurse Specialist, Stroke Care, Early Supported Discharge. RHM-7-25-146 (Grade Code: 2632)
Regional Hospital Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
There is currently 1 permanent part time (0.5 WTE) vacancy available in Regional Hospital Mullingar.
Purpose of the Post The CNSp Stroke Care ESD post will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role, as set out in the Framework for the Establishment of CNSp, 4th edition, by the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM), 2008.
Develop and deliver care in line with the National Clinical Programme for Stroke and the National Stroke Strategy 2022-2027, as well as future guiding documents from the HSE and the Clinical Programme.
Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role.
Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Debbie Bawle,
Assistant Director of Nursing
Medical Directorate
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044 9340221, Bleep 138
HR Point of Contact: Mr.William Wang
Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources | Oifigeach Cúnta Foirne Acmhainní Daonna
Ríomhphost/E-mail: ****** | Tel|Fón: 0873251532
Candidates must have at the latest, the date of application: Eligibility Criteria 1.
Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who, on the closing date for the competition:
i.
Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
And
ii.
Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.
Or
iii.
In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, be registered in another Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives.
And
iv.
Have a minimum of 1 years' post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full-time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant).
And
v. Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full-time experience in specialist area of Stroke Care.
And
vi.
Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).
Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).
Stroke Care prior to application* (See **Note 1 below).
And
vii.
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the specialist area of Stroke Care.
And
viii.
Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling professional responsibility within the scope of practice
**Note 1: For Nurses who express an interest in CNS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026.
And
(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Post Specific Requirements ? Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing experience in the specialist area of stroke Care.
? Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate.
? Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Ionising Radiation Certificate.
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