Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Cardiology

About the Hermitage ClinicThe Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each department provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at ward level.About the role(s)The Hermitage Clinic are currently seeking to appoint a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Acute Cardiology.Working in partnership with Cardiologists and the wider Cardiology nursing team to develop and maintain effective and efficient care to deliver high quality patient centred care to improve patient experience. Each of these areas offers a unique opportunity to autonomously manage a caseload of cardiac patients. As a key member of the Nursing team, the post holder will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, quality patient care initiatives and facilitate effective interpersonal communication with colleagues in the unit(s) and hospital. The role will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients using evidence-based practice and adjusting resources to ensure continuity of care, will act as a role model for excellence in patient care.The CNS will communicate and collaborate with the medical/nursing staff teams in the delivery of quality continuing care for the patient, including liaison with Consultants, and GP’s. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. In order to ensure continuity of service to patients the CNS may be required to rotate/cover other parts of the cardiology services. For a full job specification for this role, please email roisin.ryan@blackrockhealth.com Essential CriteriaBe registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBIHave at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in Cardiovascular NursingHave acquired a level 8 post registration Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic award relevant to the specialist area- Cardiology Nursing (or similar) or be willing to complete within one year of taking up post.Have a special interest in Acute CardiologySkills/ CompetenciesClinical SkillsManagement skillsLeadership skillsIT skillsQuality focusRisk ManagementClinical auditExcellent interpersonal and communication skills Why work with us?The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Medical Clinic team you can benefit from: Competitive salaryAn Education Support ProgrammeDevelopment opportunitiesOpportunities for career progressionAccess to a Pension SchemeSubsidised RestaurantFree staff car parkingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife Assurance The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email roisin.ryan@blackrockhealth.com