Purpose of the Post There are 7 cardiologists in CUH, two of whom are specialised in cardiac electrophysiology.
Whilst the cANP (Cardiology) will liaise with all cardiology teams, their primary focus will be on the rapid access chest pain service.
The cANP role in (Cardiology) requires in-depth knowledge in the field of Cardiology.
The post will primarily treat patients who present to Cork University Hospital or are referred with chest pain symptoms which may be cardiac in origin.
The cANP will be central to the coordination of tests such as stress tests and Cardiac CT, interpretation of results and discharge or admission of patients in conjunction with the cardiology team.
The cANP( Cardiology) will be pivotal in communication with general practitioners, cardiac community hubs, emergency department and patients
The main purpose of the post is to develop the job description and supporting documentation under the direction of the Health Care Provider's Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group, to enable the individual nurse to meet the NMBI Criteria for Registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner as set out in Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017).
The individual will undertake the academic preparation and develop the clinical and leadership skills, competencies and knowledge required to meet the criteria to be registered as a RANP with NMBI.
The scope of the cANP role must reflect the incremental development of expertise and as such, the cANP cannot deliver care as an autonomous practitioner.
The individual will complete and submit the necessary documentation for registration as an RANP with NMBI.
The value of the nursing contribution as a distinct profession must be safeguarded and articulated in the development of new services led by advanced nurse practitioners, complementing rather than replacing current services delivered by doctors (NMBI, 2017 p.9).
The overall purpose of the post is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level.
This involves undertaking and documenting a complete episode of patient care (assess, diagnose, plan, treat and discharge patients) according to collaboratively agreed protocols and scope of practice in the clinical setting demonstrating advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and decision making skills.
The advanced practice role demonstrates a high degree of knowledge, skill and experience that is applied within the nurse-patient/client relationship to achieve optimal outcomes through critical analysis, problem solving and accurate decision making (NMBI, 2017).
Central to this is the provision of quality care, a safe environment and processes for patients by the use of evidence based clinical guidelines that address patient expectations, promote wellness and evaluate care given.
The role will provide clinical leadership and professional scholarship in order to develop nursing practice and health policy at local, regional and national level.
The role will contribute to nursing research to shape and advance nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels.
Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role.
Contact Mr Diarmuid Nolan– Assistant Director of Nursing, ****** for further information about the role
Contact Eimear O'Sullivan- Recruitment Function, ****** – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process