Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care – COPD Outreach, Integrated Care 2632CNSO25Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care – COPD Outreach, Integrated Care 2632CNSO25 role at Health Service ExecutiveClinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care – COPD Outreach, Integrated Care 2632CNSO251 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care – COPD Outreach, Integrated Care 2632CNSO25 role at Health Service ExecutiveReference2632CNSO25CategoryNursing and MidwiferyGrade2632 Clinical Nurse Specialist (General)Advertisement sourceHSEAdvertisement TypeExternalImportant InformationThis job is in the HSE.Health regionHSE Dublin and North EastCountyLouthLocationOur Lady of Lourdes HospitalContract typePermanent WholetimePost specific related informationThe purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist (Respiratory Care - COPD) post is to:Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008The post holder will develop COPD Outreach services in line with the COPD National Clinical Programme Model of Care document and associated guidance (HSE, 2011).The role of the CNS in COPD Outreach is to provide person-centred care post discharge, and ongoing management of patients with COPD in the home/normal place of residence. The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, required to provide a specialist nursing resource within the governance structure created for the programme. He/She will provide physical, psychological and emotional support to an agreed caseload of COPD Outreach patients and their families throughout their COPD trajectory.The post holder will also act as a liaison between Respiratory Services, Primary Care Teams, Community Care Teams and other agencies to deliver effective evidenced based care, using resources efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes in keeping with the COPD Programme model of care and HIQA standards.The post holder will carry out clinical and educational duties as required and be responsible for the delivery of high quality nursing care to patients with COPD in line with best professional nursing practice.As part of the COPD Outreach team the post holder will:Develop, manage and evaluate an early supported discharge programmePlan and implement a care package from home to homeContribute to business planning and business casesDevelop and implement guidelines and protocols relating to COPD OutreachDevelop and implement strategies as part of the COPD Outreach team for delivering effective COPD care within a changing healthcare environmentEngage in projects to raise the profile of the specialist COPD Outreach service and team membersDevelop and deliver evidence based pulmonary rehabilitation programmes to patients with COPD in individual or group settings.CaseloadPatients over 16 years of age with non-complicated COPD or patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD that fit the inclusion/exclusion criteria.The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Respiratory Care - COPD) will focus on adult patients with non-complicated COPD or who are experiencing an acute exacerbation of COPD.Closing date08/06/2025 12:00:00Proposed interview dateTBCInformal enquiriesName Lynette McKeownEmail: lynette.mckeown@hse.ieExternal linkhttps://careers-rcsihospitals.icims.com/jobs/3944/jobSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Health Service Executive by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Clinical Nurse Specialist” roles.Registered General Nurse (RGN) Night dutyNewry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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