Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in the relocation of qualified professionals across Ireland and internationally, providing end-to-end support including professional registration, job placement, visa processing, and employment permits.

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes position in a hospital based in South Dublin, Ireland. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care within a healthcare environment that prioritises excellence, respect, compassion, and patient-centred care.

• Provide specialist nursing care and clinical support to patients with diabetes across the continuum of care
  

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualised care and case management plans
  

• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to optimise diabetes management and patient outcomes
  

• Coordinate investigations, treatment, medication management, follow-up, and appropriate referral pathways
  

• Deliver patient education, health promotion, counselling, and self-management support to promote informed decision-making and independence
  

• Develop and manage nurse-led diabetes clinics and contribute to integrated care across Primary and Secondary Care
  

• Promote evidence-based diabetes practice through the development and implementation of clinical standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
  

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, education, and professional support to nursing and MDT colleagues
  

• Participate in audit, research, data collection, quality improvement, and service development initiatives relating to diabetes care
  

• Act as a specialist resource, advocate, and role model for diabetes nursing while promoting dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and person-centred care
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Registered in the General Division of the active NMBI Register of Nurses and Midwives, or eligible for registration
  

• Minimum 1 year of post-registration full-time nursing experience, or equivalent, in the relevant nursing division
  

• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience, or equivalent, in the relevant specialist area of care
  

• Hold a relevant Level 9 postgraduate qualification or higher, equivalent to at least 60 ECTS, in the specialist area
  

• Demonstrate strong clinical, managerial, administrative, and organisational skills appropriate to the role
  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
  

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
  

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of evidence-based practice within specialist nursing care
  

Benefits

·        Competitive salary

·        Onsite parking

·        Pension

·         Annual bonus

·        Discounted café

·        Sports and Social club

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·         Discounted onsite pharmacy