Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - GynaecologyDepartment: Womens Health ClinicJob Type: PermanentHours: 37.5 per week (Full-Time)Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.The CNS will interface between the patient and specialist medical team, to provide individualised care based on patient specific needs. The CNS will also provide specialist gynaecology support to women, specialist nursing knowledge, emotional support and advice for women attending the Service and will assist in improving standards of care for women attending the Service and will promote a seamless service within a multidisciplinary professional framework. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit and professional activities within the clinical governance framework. The post holder will be able to influence patient care through development of specialist skills, knowledge and experience. The CNS will work in collaboration with the Consultant Specialist and associated multidisciplinary team members throughout the hospital.QualificationsEach candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed applications:Be registered in the General Division of the active Register held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered OrIn exceptional circumstances which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another division of the register of Nurses and Midwives. AndHave 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 AndHave a minimum 1 years’ experience or aggregate of 1 years full time experience in the specialist area of care to which they are applying. AndHave a third level qualification at not less than 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. OrIf the applicant does not have the relevant Level 9 qualification, the applicant will be supported to undertake the required post graduate education as relevant to the specialist area. AndHave the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional developmentThe successful candidate will:· Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities· Ensure that nursing care is patient focused and that patient privacy and dignity are maintained at all times· Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support to women across the Nursing Services.· Ensure that the provision of evidence-based nursing care is maintained.· Refer to and comply with the scope of practice framework as stated by NMBI in relation to all components of the position: Clinical Role, Patient Advocate Role, Educational Role, Consultative Role and Audit Role.· Comply with all existing Hospital policies.· The Clinical Nurse Manager/ CNS will be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing.· Operationally report to and be accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing. Clinical Focus· Contribute to changes in clinical practice that will improve standards of care · Provide a specialist nursing service for gynaecology patients who require support and treatment through the continuum of care.· Possess specially focused knowledge and skills in the gynaecology area of nursing practice.· Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice in gynaecology care· Identify and plan, with support from the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing and Medical Lead, the development requirements for the Service.· Provide leadership in the Women’s Health Service.· Responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safe keeping of records.· Ensure that all procedures are in accordance with established Hospital procedures and assist with operational guidelines and policies for this service, which will be evidence based and support will be provided by the Nurse Practice Development Department. · Handle complaints by patient, members of the public and staff in accordance with the Hospital complaints procedures.· Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation. · Facilitate the arrangements necessary and participate when necessary in education and training of other hospital staff as the need arises. This includes students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.· Be knowledgeable in the structure of handling of all equipment used in the unit.· Communicate with patients and with relatives as required. Be available for any telephone enquiries from women with concerns. Counselling skills are essential Patient Advocate Role· Communicate with patients, families and friends, assess needs and provide relevant support information, education and advice.· Act as the patients advocate when necessary, especially in an informed discussion to promote the patient’s participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options.· Foster good nurse/patient relationships through the provision of holistic Nursing care and support for each patient.· Demonstrate an awareness of ethical awareness and social issues on an individual patient basis.· Promote an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities. Ensuring the provision of a high standard of care to the patient and families is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Hospital· Communicate with the relevant team’s regarding the patient’s condition and relaying information and changes in Doctor Orders. Educational Role· Act as a resource and support to nursing staff caring for patients attending the Women’s Health Service.· Participate in the educational provision of information for women and their partners/families so that they are empowered to manage their condition and seek appropriate help and advice· Undertake continuing professional development through formal and informal educational opportunities thus ensuring continued credibility amongst nursing, medical and other professionals.· Participate in relevant committees at an organisational level and also at a national level when possible.· Supervise and assess student nurses / student midwives and foster a clinical learning environment· Participate in the development and review of clinic protocols and information leaflet · Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their condition. · Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to their care thus empowering them to self-manage their condition. · Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate. · Participate in training programmes for nursing, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate · Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs. Audit & Research Role· Establish and maintain a register of patients with gynaecology care needs within Clinical Nurse Specialist caseload. Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as directed and advised by the Director of Nursing.· Participate in collaborative research projects that improve the quality of care and health outcomes for women.· Participate in audit activities to assess and monitor the quality of care. Assist in the implementation of change based on the findings · Audit own caseload and participate in the annual evaluation feedback results.· Provide patient satisfaction data, quality of life data and patient flow data e.g. ED avoidance.· Provide data on numbers attending service, patient outcomes, OPD attendance and clinic data attendance.· Attendance and active participation at National and International Meetings and workshops.· Participate in collaborative research projects that improve the quality of care and health outcome.· Participate in audit activities to assess and monitor the quality of care. Assist in the implementation of change based on the findings · Contribute to nursing research. Consultative RoleProvide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for best practice. Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing practice Develop collaborative working relationships with local Clinical Nurse Specialist’s/Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioners /MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways to promote the integrated model of care delivery. With the support of the Director of Nursing, attend integrated care planning meetings as required Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services which support patients in the community. Liaise with other health service providers in the development and on-going delivery of the National Clinical Programme model of care. Network with other Clinical Nurse Specialist in the area and in related professional associations.Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at recruitment@blackrock-clinic.com It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.
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