Job Description
**Job Summary:**
Seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to develop and lead a nurse-led service in the benign urology department at Cork University Hospital, focusing on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS).
**Job Description:**
Cork University Hospital, a major teaching hospital, is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join its benign urology department. The successful candidate will develop and lead a nurse-led service, focusing on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS).
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Develop and implement a nurse-led service for LUTS patients
* Attend consultant-led clinics and contribute to service development
* Develop clinical and leadership skills to meet the criteria for registration as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP)
* Practice nursing according to professional clinical guidelines, national health policy, local policies, and current legislation
* Contribute to service development through continuous education and research initiatives
**Requirements:**
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to plan and manage resources effectively
* Evidence-based decision-making skills
* Professional knowledge and experience in urology and LUTS
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
**Working Conditions:**
* Full-time, permanent position
* Based at Cork University Hospital
* Must attend fire lectures periodically and observe fire orders
* Must adhere to Infection Control Policies and not smoke within hospital buildings
**Benefits:**
* Paid time-off for vacation and sick days
* Equal opportunities employer