Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dementia Support

DUBLIN SERVICE

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - (CNS)

Dementia Support

Specified Purpose Contract Full Time 37.5 hpw

Pay scale: € 59,661 - €75,389*(*LSI)

Req No: 26948

Successful candidates will be an integral part of the specialist multidisciplinary team and will provide specialist nursing input to co-ordinate the care of a defined case load of persons supported with complex and diverse needs using evidence-based specialist nursing skills and person-centred principles.

Essential:

• Registration with the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses.
• Have a minimum of five years’ post registration experience, of which one must be in the specialist areas of dementia support.
• Can practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibilities within his/her scope of practice.
• Post graduate qualification at level 9 or higher in the specialist area of Dementia support.
• Maintained annual registration with the NMBI.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
• Competent and possess an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.
• Full driving license with access to own transport
• Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the job descriptions.

Why work with us?

 Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

 Supportive and innovative working environment.

 Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

 Generous annual leave entitlement.

Applicants who were trained outside of Ireland need to submit a statement of equivalence from the Dept. of Health and Children with their application.

Informal enquiries to: Lisa Lavelle, Director of Nursing: 0871036653

A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled.

Applications can be made to: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Closing date for receipt of applications: 25/11/2024

Avista is an equal opportunities employer