Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM2 Grade)
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Job Summary
Responsibilities
Provide a specialist colorectal nursing service across the patient care pathway from diagnosis through treatment recovery and follow-up.
Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and develop implement and evaluate individualised care plans using evidence-based practice.
Act as a key point of contact for patients and families offering education support and guidance throughout the colorectal care journey.
Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team (surgery oncology gastroenterology stoma care radiology allied health professionals) to coordinate patient-centred care.
Deliver patient and family education including pre- and post-operative care symptom management lifestyle advice and treatment compliance.
Provide clinical leadership and specialist advice to nursing and healthcare staff acting as a resource and role model in colorectal nursing practice.
Participate in and lead clinical audit service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Contribute to the development implementation and review of clinical policies procedures and guidelines relevant to colorectal services.
Maintain accurate timely documentation and ensure compliance with governance safety and professional standards.
Engage in continuous professional development research activities and service planning in line with NMBI scope of practice.
Requirements
Registered on the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
Minimum 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting
Recognised qualification and/or relevant experience in colorectal and/or stoma care nursing
Proven clinical competence and professional ability
Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage with patients positively and staff
Strong IT skills with proficiency in relevant clinical and administrative systems
Ability to work independently and on own initiative including under pressure
Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation
Enthusiastic motivated and adaptable approach to work
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Learning and Development Support.
- Defined Contribution
- Pension Scheme
Required Skills:
Registered on the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI Minimum 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting Recognised qualification and/or relevant experience in colorectal and/or stoma care nursing Proven clinical competence and professional ability Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage with patients positively and staff Strong IT skills with proficiency in relevant clinical and administrative systems Ability to work independently and on own initiative including under pressure Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation Enthusiastic motivated and adaptable approach to work
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
