HSE Mid- West are currently recruiting for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist – Tissue Viability Location of Post HSE Mid-West Acute Hospitals – University Hospital Limerick
There is currently one permanent, part-time vacancy available in University Hospital Limerick.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Specialist – Tissue Viability, HSE Mid West from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Purpose of the Post The CNS – Tissue Viability post holder will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.
Caseload The CNS – Tissue Viability will focus initially on the following service user who require complex wound management.
The concepts are:
o Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care)
o Service user/client Advocacy
o Education and Training
o Audit and Research
o Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice)
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (Tissue Viability) is to ensure that his/her knowledge and skills in complex wound management are utilised effectively and efficiently to facilitate the provision of an equitable and quality client focused service that enhances the health status of the population.
The post holder will have a pivotal role in meeting the psychological, emotional and information needs of patients with complex wound management issues, their families and significant others.
He/she will be a key member of the inter-disciplinary clinical team responsible for the care of this patient group.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will liaise closely with all clinicians involved in the management of all patients attending UHL who require complex wound management.
He/she will be a key member of the inter-disciplinary clinical team responsible for the
care of this patient's group.
Informal Enquiries Ms. Janet Frape, Interim Director of Nursing – Peri-Op Directorate, UHL.
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Tel: 061-485006