Job Description
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiology) Position Available
Cpl Healthcare, in collaboration with COS Cardio, is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiology) to join their team in Cork.
COS Cardio is a dynamic private cardiology practice dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care, with a focus on advanced diagnostic testing, multimodality cardiovascular imaging, interventional cardiology, and structural heart procedures.
This is a permanent, part-time position (24 hours per week with the option to increase hours if desired) primarily stationed at the Cork Clinic, with weekly ward rounds held at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing patients independently in a nurse-delivered clinic under the supervision of the consultant cardiologist
- Providing specialist assessment, advice, and management for patients with general cardiology conditions
- Applying blood pressure and Holter monitors, performing ECGs, and occasionally performing phlebotomy
- Assisting with ward rounds, communicating effectively with patients and their families, and assisting in working up patients for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and left atrial appendage occlusion
- Providing continuous support and guidance to patients and their families throughout their cardiac investigations and interventional procedures
- Assisting consultants in assessing and caring for cardiology patients, facilitating seamless coordination with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Requirements include:
- Registered General Nurse (NMBI) with a Midwife Board qualification
- Post-Graduate qualification in a related field (preferable)
- Minimum of three years' recent acute care experience in cardiac nursing practice, with at least two years in the advanced practice role of Clinical Nurse Specialist preferred
- Experience at CNM1 or CNM2 level essential
Competencies include:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and expand the nurse-led cardiology clinic under the supervision of the Consultant Cardiologist
- Organising and co-ordinating patients' appointments, with excellent IT and typing skills
- Strong proficiency in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation within the realm of cardiology
- Demonstrated clinical skills, coupled with a passion for ongoing education and research
- Proven ability to effectively coordinate care and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment
Parking and secretarial support will be provided.
Pay scale: €30-40 per hour depending on experience.
Hours: Initially 24 hours per week with the option to increase hours if desired.