Head of Nursing Services | Palliative Care 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Based in Harold's Cross, with responsibility across Harold's Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow Hospices
1.0 WTE (37.5 hours) Indefinite Duration H.S.E.
funded Based in Harold's Cross, with responsibility across Harold's Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow Hospices
To provide outstanding leadership for our nursing and healthcare care staff in the Specialist Palliative Care Services at Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services (OLH&CS).
To lead the nursing team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
To drive the delivery of excellent clinical standards of care, to maintain a proactive culture and to demonstrate clinical effectiveness and continuous quality improvement.
Essential Requirements
Qualifications:
Are registered, or are eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
and
Are educated to Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality & Qualifications of Ireland (QQI) in nursing or related field.
And
A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
(This requirement can be satisfied by a stand-alone programme or a completed module.
The module may form part of a larger programme of study or be included in the award at (ii) above).
Experience:
Have 10 years post registration nursing experience consisting of at least three years' experience nursing in palliative care in the last six years and 5 years nursing management experience.
Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing experience in Palliative Care, as relevant to the post including: Applicants must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Experience of managing and working collaboratively with stakeholders Experience of leading change
Other:
IT skills to include, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to present and interpret data Ability to commute to different sites in a timely and reliable manner
Desirable Requirements
Qualifications:
A post registration Qualification in Palliative Care or a willingness to undertake same.
Experience in quality improvement and clinical governance
Other:
Hold a full clean driving licence
Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome.
Please contact Geraldine Tracey | Director of Nursing & Quality, Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services | (01) 4068700 | A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | | (01) 491 2594.
Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 PM on Wednesday 15thJuly 2025.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow by 2x
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