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The post holder will report to:

Operationally and professionally accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing.

Clinically accountable to the Consultant Physician's in Rehabilitation Medicine.

Details of Service:

Blarney Rehabilitation Unit is a newly developed purpose-built post hospital rehabilitation unit. It is made up of 50 beds located off site from the MUH. It remains under the governance of the MUH. The Rehabilitation Services program delivers specialist post-acute care, focusing on patient-centered reablement to help patients achieve optimal functionality and independence following illness or injury. This service emphasizes seamless transitions of care between hospital and home, integrating multidisciplinary expertise to support patient recovery

Responsibilities - The post holder will be responsible for;

• Provide specialist nursing assessment and interventions for rehabilitation patients. Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop/implement individualized care plans in partnership with the patient, family, and MDT
• Independently manage a caseload of patients with complex rehabilitation needs, serving as a clinical expert in rehabilitation nursing. Coordinate investigations, therapies, and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
• Act as a patient advocate and educator. Promote adaptation to lifestyle changes by teaching patients and families' techniques for self-care, mobility, and daily living tasks. Encourage patient participation in goal setting and reablement activities.
• Lead discharge and transition planning for rehabilitation patients. Assess suitability for discharge or referral to community services and collaborate on care pathways that facilitate safe return home. Provide comprehensive patient education for home management.
• Establish and maintain records of patient outcomes and service indicators for the rehabilitation caseload (e.g. functional gains, service utilization). Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as directed by nursing management.
• Maintain personal clinical competence in rehabilitation nursing. Stay up to date with developments in rehabilitation care and relevant research to ensure evidence-based practice. Attend courses and engage in continuous professional development.
• Lead formal and informal teaching activities (e.g. in-service training, ward-based learning) to enhance colleagues' skills in rehabilitation care.
• Act as a nursing resource and role model for rehabilitation practice. Provide guidance and support to generalist nurses to enhance care quality. Demonstrate leadership in clinical decision-making and problem-solving at the ward and service level.

Eligibility Criteria:

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

And

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

And

• 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.

And

• 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 that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed
• 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, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed

And

• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 year's full time experience in acute setting dealing with Rehabilitation Care.

And

• Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.

And

• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Closing date for applications is 1pm, Friday 24th October 2025

The MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH):

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services. We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology
Cpl Healthcare in partnership with our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in urology for a full-time permanent position. Our client is a private hospital in the midlands of Ireland and provides a rapid access diagnostic service for both men and women with urological conditions. Services include a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Urology will provide expert clinical care, emotional support, education, and care coordination for patients with urological conditions across the continuum of care. This role is pivotal in enhancing patient outcomes, streamlining multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with national standards and Charter Medical's values.

Interested candidates must have

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• Full registration with the NMBI (NMBI Pin)
• Full rights to work in Ireland without sponsorship
• Post graduate course in Urology
• 3.5 years post graduate experience in an acute hospital setting
• Current or recent experience working in urology

The role involves.

Clinical Practice:

• Act as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients with urological conditions, including malignancies.
• Provide specialist nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Serve as a keyworker for patients, offering continuity and coordination throughout their treatment journey.
• Attend and contribute to urology outpatient clinics, including PSA clinics and diagnostic consultations.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure seamless patient pathways and timely interventions.

Patient Support & Advocacy:

• Offer emotional support and education to patients and their families/carers.
• Advocate for patients, helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
• Provide information on available resources, including palliative care and community services.

Quality & Audit:

• Participate in clinical audits and service evaluations to improve care delivery.
• Contribute to research initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Ensure accurate documentation and data entry into relevant systems (e.g., cancer registries).

For further information please contact Keelin on /
(email protected)

Full Time Hours, Permanent Contract.

The CNS/cCNS IPC will:

• Be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing of Mercy University Hospital (MUH).
• Report to the Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Prevention & Control.

Responsibilities Include:

• Have responsibility for the monitoring, surveillance, the investigation, prevention and control of Hospital Acquired Infections.
• Investigate outbreaks of infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread. Report outbreaks to relevant department.
• Advise on isolation techniques and supporting line managers in supervising the implementation of such techniques in specific situations. Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid down by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and Health Protection Surveillance Centre.
• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.
• Communicate, negotiate and represent patient's family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate.
• Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options.
• Maintain clinical competence in patient management within infection prevention and control, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice.
• Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their condition.
• Establish and maintain a register of patients/residents with HCAI under CNSp surveillance.
• Regularly collate and record relevant data and information/compile and interpret surveillance reports to the IPC Committee.
• Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) related to IPC.
• Auditing of agreed infection control practices throughout MUH.
• Present audit findings appropriately, e.g. IPC committee.
• Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for Infection Prevention and Control practice.
• Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation.
• Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk and safety initiatives as required.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by the NMBI or be eligible to be so registered.

• Be registered in the division(s) of the NMBI Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.

• 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.

• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area, OR if the applicant does not possess the relevant specialist experience, they will be supported to attain one year's clinical specialist experience.

• 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 that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed 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, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery. Those that hold a level 8 qualification in the specialist area will be recognized up to September 2026; OR If the applicant does not possess the relevant QQI NFQ Level 9 qualification, the applicant will be supported to undertake the required postgraduate education, at QQI NFQ level 9 qualification (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area. This must be achieved within 2 years for this pathway.

• 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.

• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

Salary scale advertised is for Clinical Nurse Specialist.

MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH)

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.

We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.

From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.

Regional Specialist Memory Clinic (RSMC).

The CNSp Dementia Care will have a nursing line management, reporting and professional relationship.

The CNSp Dementia Care:

• Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Will work collaboratively with the ANP (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) Dementia Care to promote integrated working across acute and community services and sites.
• Will have an operational clinical working relationship with the Geriatrician(s) leading on Dementia Services within MUH.

Purpose of the Role:

• The CNSp Dementia Care will be required to work as a key member of the relevant specialist team.
• They will provide comprehensive physical, psychological and emotional assessment and support to people with dementia and their families/carers throughout their disease trajectory.
• Using a case management approach they will act as a liaison between Services for Older People and other relevant departments in Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Primary Care, Community services and other agencies in order to provide an integrated service for people with dementia and their carers/families.
• The appointment of the CNSp Dementia Care is an essential element in the provision of effective, high quality, seamless integrated care for people with dementia.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with dementia that requires support and treatment through the continuum of care.
• Provide for early identification and assessment of the patient with cognitive impairment.
• Participate in case review with MDT (Multidisciplinary Team ) colleagues.
• Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs (HSE Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines ) relating to care of the person with dementia.
• Communicate, negotiate and represent patient's values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues.
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer.
• Provide dementia awareness education, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes for all healthcare staff in particular the ED/AMAU (Emergency Department / Acute Medical Assessment Unit ) and hospital wards on the importance of dementia friendly and person-centred approaches to care.
• Maintain clinical competence in the management of people with dementia, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice.
• Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to national KPI's (Key Performance Indicators ) as directed and advised by DON and senior management.
• Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of dementia.
• Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for specialist practice.

Eligibility Criteria - CNS Eligibility:

• Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (NMBI/Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland ) or be eligible to be so registered.
• Be registered in the division(s) of the NMBI Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.
• 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.
• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of Dementia.
• 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 that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed 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, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed
• Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.
• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.

MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH):

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.

We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.

From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.

Sain-Altra (Ginearálta) - Acute Haematology Oncology - Permanent Full-time ~(37.5 hours per week)

The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Manager II / Clinical Nurse Specialist role is to implement a non ED direct access route for Oncology patients who are experiencing a disease or treatment related complication during and up to six weeks after their treatment plan. The appointee will be responsible for undertaking a patient assessment (virtually and in person) and act as a point of contact for patients in the out-patient setting. The appointee will provide increased access to specialised oncology nursing care for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and Oral Anti-Cancer Medicines (OAM) to further enhance patient safety and minimise risks. As part of the triage and assessment the appointee will need to consider whether the symptoms could be COVID-19 related and the prompt management if this is the case using the COVID hospital pathways. The appointee will work within the acute oncology service and SIVUH cancer nursing service as a member of the team.

Sain-Altra (Ginearálta) - Acute Haematology Oncology - Permanent Full-time ~(37.5 hours per week)

The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Manager II / Clinical Nurse Specialist role is to implement a non ED direct access route for Oncology patients who are experiencing a disease or treatment related complication during and up to six weeks after their treatment plan. The appointee will be responsible for undertaking a patient assessment (virtually and in person) and act as a point of contact for patients in the out-patient setting. The appointee will provide increased access to specialised oncology nursing care for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and Oral Anti-Cancer Medicines (OAM) to further enhance patient safety and minimise risks. As part of the triage and assessment the appointee will need to consider whether the symptoms could be COVID-19 related and the prompt management if this is the case using the COVID hospital pathways. The appointee will work within the acute oncology service and SIVUH cancer nursing service as a member of the team.

Please see attached Job Description for further information.

Requirements:

Be registered on the general division of the register of nurses maintained by NMBI (essential)

Have 5 years post registration experience in an acute setting (essential)

Have experience in the specialist of urology (desirable)

Have a relevant Higher Diploma or equivalent (desirable)

Have proven clinical and professional ability

• Have good communication and leadership skills.
• Have organisational skills which provide structure and continuity of patient care
• Have evidence of commitment to professional development

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Be enthusiastic and highly motivated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €60,000.00-€70,000.00 per year

• 1.0 WTE (37.5 hours)
• Specified Purpose Contract (1 year)
• H.S.E. funded
• Based In Harold's Cross

The purpose of this post in is to provide Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) and on-going management to patients and their families/carers under the care of OLH&CS. The aim of the role is to provide for the seamless care of this patient cohort and will involve strong clinical component together with a liaison role with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), specialty services and community services as appropriate to the care of the patient and their family / carers. The CNSp will work as a key member of the Consultant-led Inter-disciplinary team providing physical, psychological, social and emotional support to the patient and their family /carers as appropriate to patient need.

The post holder's practice is based on the five core concepts of the CNSp role as defined by the NCNM 4th edition in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are:

• Clinical Focus
• Patient/Client Advocate
• Education and Training
• Audit and Research
• Consultant

Essential Requirements:
Essential Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register with NMBI.
• Must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
• Must have a level 8 (or higher) National Qualifications Authority of Ireland major academic award relevant to specialist palliative care or equivalent (contact Head of Nursing to discuss same)
• A full current driver license and access to a carRegistered General Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register with NMBI.

Essential Experience

• Have at minimum of 2 years post registration experience in an acute/relevant healthcare setting
• A minimum of one years' experience in specialist palliative care
• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling your professional responsibility within your scope of practice
• Competent and confident IT skills - Word, Excel, Power Point and e-mail
• Evidence of consistent updating of clinical skills and knowledge
• Experience in community nursing

Desirable Requirements:
Desirable Qualifications

• Management Training
• Teaching qualification

Desirable Experience

• Experience in policy and procedure development
• Experience with quality assurance, audit and nursing research

For informal enquiries, please contact Steven McDermott | Head of Nursing (Palliative Care) | |
A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available to download below or from the Human Resources Department |
Latest date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 12pm (noon)

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Number & Job Title:
G11136 Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) - Palliative Care / Sain-Altra Cliniciúil (Ginearálta), Galway University Hospital
Grade Code:
2632

County:
Galway

Hse Area:
West & North West

Staff Category:
Nursing & Midwifery

Closing Date
10:00am 9th October 2025

Contract Type:
Permanent, Whole-time

Internal/External:
External

Proposed Interview Dates:
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Informal Enquiries:
We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact below for further information about the role.

Ellen Wiseman, ADON for Cancer Services

Phone
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Email:

Location Details:
Galway University Hospitals, (University Hospital Galway & Merlin Park University Hospital).

There is currently 1 temporary whole-time vacancy available in Palliative Care, Galway University Hospitals. This is a Specified Purpose Contract until 25th October 2026.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) - Palliative Care from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

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