Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Link Nurse
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Paediatric Ward team at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Key Responsibilities:
* Care for patients under 16 years of age, providing specialist nursing service to children with complex needs.
* Monitor and evaluate patient response to treatment, making adjustments as needed in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and carers to assess needs and provide support, information, education, and advice.
* Play a proactive role in quality and service improvement, working closely with the Assistant Director of Nursing.
Eligibility Criteria:
* Statutory registration as a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann.
* Minimum of 1 year's post-registration full-time experience or an aggregate of 1 year's full-time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made.
* Minimum of 1 year's experience or an aggregate of 1 year's full-time experience in the specialist area of Paediatric Care.
* Succesfully completed a post-registration programme of study relevant to the specialist area of Paediatric care.
About Us:
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise provides acute-care hospital services, including a 24-hour Emergency Department and various inpatient and outpatient services. We serve a population within the counties of Laois, Kildare, Carlow, Offaly, and North Tipperary.