Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM1 grade) in Respiratory (with a special interest in Cystic Fibrosis (CF))

• Purpose of Role:

The cCNS post holder will be enabled to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts 4th edition National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.

Caseload

• The cCNS will focus initially on the following service user groups: Respiratory (CF) patients
• The cCNS clinical role is based on the core concepts and associated competencies for the CNS (adapted from NCNM 4th edition 2008)

The concepts are:

• Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care)
• Service user/Service User Advocacy
• Education and Training
• Audit and Research
• Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice)

As outlined in this job description the cCNS pathway will facilitate the post holder to be supported to professionally and clinically develop the skills and knowledge required to achieve the competencies of the CNS.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

Qualifications Experience etc.

• Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnimhseachais na hireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
• Be registered in the Childrens division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.

Or

• In exceptional circumstances which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.

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 a minimum of 1 years experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in specialist area of Respiratory (CF) conditions

Or

• If the applicant does not possess the relevant specialist experience they will be supported to attain one years clinical specialist experience

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 (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).

• 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 (60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Insert Name of care prior to application* (See **Note below).

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.

And

• 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.

**Note: For Nurses who express an interest in CNS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. The clinical experience requirements for this cohort of nurses remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy i.e. a minimum of 1 years experience in practice and a minimum of 1 years experience in the specialist area and they could be supported to progress on a candidate CNS Pathway.

Please refer to Appendix 1 of the Additional Campaign Information for details on funding and support

All of the above must be achieved within 2 years for this pathway.

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

registration

• Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) for the role.

And

• Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

• Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Character

• Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland) by way of the Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV this forms part of your application and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday September 7th at 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking Apply for Job.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

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For other queries relating to this recruitment process please contact Recruitment team