Job Description
**Clinical Nurse Specialist - Inflammatory Bowel Disease** **Job Summary:** Clinical Nurse Specialist required to provide specialized care to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. **Job Description:** The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless service delivery. The role involves both direct and indirect patient care, with a focus on addressing the psychological, emotional, and informational needs of patients and their families. **Key Responsibilities:** * Provide specialized nursing care for patients diagnosed with IBD, supporting them throughout the continuum of care * Conduct comprehensive assessments, addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs using evidence-based IBD care * Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the physician, MDT, and patient * Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatment, adjusting care plans as necessary in consultation with the MDT and patient * Participate in medication reconciliation, assisting medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and management * Identify and address health promotion priorities, supporting patient self-care by providing educational and health promotion materials * Adhere to the Scope of Practice Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework and the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Midwives **Indirect Care Responsibilities:** * Perform nursing assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with the MDT, utilizing appropriate tools and documentation * Participate in case conferences and meetings as required to review patient progress * Ensure accurate record-keeping and furnish required reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing * Advise patients and families on the safe administration of medication and the safekeeping of drugs at home **Hospital Duties:** * Participate in quality initiatives and clinical audits to maintain high standards of patient care * Uphold the hospital's core values when interacting with patients and staff * Participate in mandatory training and accreditation processes as required by hospital policy **Essential Qualifications:** * NMBI Registration * Post-registration qualification relevant to the specialist field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease **Essential Experience:** * Minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease * Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development in the specialty area **Essential Skills:** * Strong clinical, leadership, managerial, and administrative skills required for the effective discharge of duties