Colorectal - CNS Candidate (CNM1 grade)

Purpose of the Role:

The post holder, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Nurse Specialist is responsible for the provision of safe and effective care to the patients attending the Stoma/Colorectal service. This job Description will be reviewed and updated from time to time in line with service and job demands for this specific post.

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Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to the patient, client and families is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of both organisations.

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Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.

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Be registered in the division (s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.

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In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.

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Have a minimum of 1 years' post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made

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Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of Stoma/Colorectal Care

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Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or will be supported to obtain the required CPD.

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Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard (60 ECTS or above), relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Or be willing to undertake and complete with in two years.

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*Please refer to the Job description for a full list of essential criteria.&

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How to Apply & Informal Enquiries:

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

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The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Tuesday, 25th March 2025 at 11:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job'.

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Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

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For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Fiona O'Riordan, CNM3 CDC

fionaoriordan@childrenshealthireland.ie

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For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team

recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie

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