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RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.
We are Hiring Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory for our Hospital client in Dublin.
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing care and expert clinical support to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patients' clinical progress.
- Educate and support patients, families, and carers on respiratory disease management, medications, inhaler techniques, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinate patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and community services to ensure continuity of care.
- Promote evidence-based practice and ensure compliance with national guidelines, hospital policies, and professional standards.
- Participate in respiratory clinics, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Support the early identification and management of respiratory deterioration and medical emergencies.
- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and education to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory care pathways and clinical protocols.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research, and service development projects.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure patient confidentiality always.
Requirements
- Registered on the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Minimum 5 years of post-registration experience in an acute healthcare setting.
- At least 2 years of specialist experience in Respiratory Nursing.
- Hold a Level 8 qualification in Nursing.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to respiratory care.
- Have experience in service development, project management or quality improvement initiatives.
- Have completed, or be willing to undertake, relevant education and training for Clinical Nurse Specialist practice.
- Hold a Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare would be advantageous.
- Possess a Nurse Prescribing qualification or be willing to undertake the qualification.
- Demonstrate experience in developing and delivering comprehensive patient and family education programmes.
Benefits
- Joining Bonus and Relocation Support (available for eligible roles).
- Competitive salary package.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Learning and development support with ongoing training.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- Flexible work patterns and maternity leave benefits
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