CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST – RHEUMATOLOGY
Full Time – Permanent
Bon Secours Hospital Cork is part of the Bon Secours Health System, the largest independent hospital group in Ireland with over 2,500 staff, including 350 leading consultants. We treat more than 200,000 patients annually. We invite applications for the above posts from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.
The successful applicant will be required to enhance and maintain the highest standards in patient care at all times. You will contribute to the effective use of all hospital resources and maximize staff development in a learning environment, including support, motivation, and guidance for all employees within your remit.
Candidate Requirements:
* Registered in the General Division of the live register of nurses kept by the NMBI.
* A minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
* A minimum of 2 years experience in Rheumatology care or another relevant area.
* Experience working on your own initiative and within a team setting.
* Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent Preceptorship course is desirable.
* Management experience is desirable.
Person Specification:
* Excellent interpersonal and clinical skills; fluent in English, both written and spoken.
* Act as a patient/staff advocate through the demonstration of professional knowledge and skill.
* Act as a resource and support to nursing staff caring for rheumatology patients.
* Provide structured and impromptu education opportunities to facilitate staff development and patient education.
* Must be computer literate.
* Flexibility and excellent use of initiative.
Clinical Focus – The Rheumatology Nurse Specialist will be responsible for the following:
* Influencing the development of the specialist rheumatology nursing service by keeping up to date with current developments in nursing practice within the appropriate specialty.
* Making a specialist nursing contribution at the hospital level on the development and implementation of local, national, and international standards of rheumatology care.
* Taking responsibility for making often complex and difficult decisions in the area of symptom management.
* Referring patients to specialist community teams or in-patient units as necessary.
* Providing advice for people experiencing difficulties with associated conditions or lifestyle changes.
* Empowering people with rheumatology conditions, fostering a culture of compliance with treatment and self-management.
Informal enquiries to Aine Ryan Tel: or email.
To apply, please submit your CV via Workday or via our website.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday, 16th of January 2025.
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