Role Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Mental Health Role Location: Vhi 360 Health Centre Carrickmines Benefits: Excellent company Pension Health Insurance Death in service Income Protection Role Purpose A full-time, permanent vacancy has arisen for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Mental Health with a focus on ADHD. Vhi Health & Wellbeing (H&W) are looking to secure a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for our Paediatric Clinics with the experience and training required to enable Vhi H&W to deliver high quality child and adolescent mental health services as part of a multidisciplinary team to. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing delivery of effective, recovery orientated, high quality, team based, integrated care for children who are under 18 years of age, as part of the multi-disciplinary team. The purpose of this CNS post is to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role as defined by the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (2008). The CNS is a registered nurse who has extensive experience and clinical expertise in the area of paediatric mental health. The role will encompass a major clinical focus (direct & indirect) comprising of assessment, planning and delivery of patient care that is done in collaboration with the medical and other healthcare professionals. The management of patients attending the paediatric mental health service demands a broad range of professional skills and knowledge, as well as skills in communication, leadership, teaching, education, research and counselling. The CNS will have the expertise and specialist knowledge to incorporate these skills into practice and so develop standards of care that benefit the patient. In so doing, the CNS will embrace the five core concepts of the clinical nurse specialist role to ensure the provision of a high-quality holistic service for the patients attending this service. Clinical Focus Patient/Client Advocate Education & Training Audit & Research Consultant Be proactive in integrating evidence-based knowledge and research into the delivery of nursing care and nursing administration. Embrace change and new initiatives which promote excellence in patient care. Ensure a safe environment for staff and patients. Encourage and facilitate staff in relation to on-going professional development. Act as a role model. Support and participate in audit activity. Promote and develop a culture of quality and safety in line with the Vhi Health & Wellbeing QSR Framework and the Vhi Health & Wellbeing strategic objectives. Promote a culture of in keeping with the overarching values of Vhi. Education & Experience Be registered on the Childrens Division and/or the General Division of the register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to so register. Be registered in the Psychiatric Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to so register. 5 years post registration experience of which a minimum is 2 years experience in the area of paediatric & adolescent ADHD support care. Formal recognised post-registration education relevant to the area, at level 8 (higher diploma) according to the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) National Framework. Candidates without the relevant post-graduate level 8 specialist course will be appointed as Clinical Nurse Manager II initially, but must agree to complete within an agreed timeframe. Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards. Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. Nurse Prescribing Registration or agree to undertake within an agreed timeframe the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate. Demonstrated alignment to Vhi values Skills and Abilities Strong problem solving and decision-making skills A commitment to continuing professional development The ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice Strong communication and influencing skills. Accessibility If you are a candidate with a disability and encounter difficulty accessing any part of this website or wish to discuss any matter relating to the accessibility of our building or services, please contact Reasonable Accommodations Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process. Skills: Clinical Nurse Specialist Paediatric Mental Health