Job Description
Seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiology) to join a dynamic team in Cork, providing expert nursing practice and advancing cardiovascular care.
COS Cardio, a leading private cardiology practice, is looking for a skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to work in a nurse-led cardiology clinic, providing specialist assessment, advice, and management for patients with general cardiology conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiology nursing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. They will be responsible for:
- Assessing patients independently in a nurse-delivered clinic under the supervision of a consultant cardiologist
- Providing specialist assessment, advice, and management for patients with general cardiology conditions
- Applying blood pressure and Holter monitors to patients and performing ECGs
- Assisting with ward rounds and communicating effectively with patients, their families, and General Practitioners
- Supporting patients and their families throughout their cardiac investigations and interventional procedures
The successful candidate will have:
- A Registered General Nurse (NMBI) qualification with a Midwife Board qualification
- A 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
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong proficiency in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation within the realm of cardiology
This is a permanent, part-time position (24 hours per week) with the option to increase hours if desired. The successful candidate will be based in the Cork Clinic, with weekly ward rounds held at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.
The salary for this position is €30-40 per hour, depending on experience. Parking is provided.