Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cardiology Galway City

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cardiology

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with a leading private cardiology practice based in Galway, is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiology for a full-time, permanent position. The role will be based in a private hospital setting in Galway City.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cardiology nurse to join a highly specialised cardiac service with a strong focus on electrophysiology and arrhythmia management.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, full-time hours with flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Clinic Management

• Coordinate and manage cardiology clinics, including screening referrals and arranging appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Attend clinics and provide specialist nursing support.
• Communicate with patients regarding appointments, investigations, and results.
• Respond to patient queries and provide ongoing support.
• Review outgoing clinical correspondence to ensure accuracy of letters and reports.

Procedure List Management

• Coordinate the booking and scheduling of procedure lists including cardiac ablations and cardiac device procedures.
• Communicate with patients in advance of procedures, providing information and support.
• Assist in the management and clinical support of procedure lists.
• Conduct post-procedure assessments and support patient discharge.
• Provide post-procedure follow-up and respond to patient queries.
• Review outgoing clinical communications for accuracy.

Consultation Support

• Act as a point of contact for inpatient arrhythmia consultations.
• Serve as a liaison for GP referrals relating to arrhythmia patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice, education, and support to patients and their families before and after hospital discharge.
• Assist with patient pre-assessment and contribute to the development and delivery of specialist clinics where appropriate.
• Develop and provide patient education materials and resources.
• Deliver post-discharge patient education and support.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic and manual systems.
• Promote high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ensure effective communication between patients, GPs, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the development, implementation, and audit of clinical standards of care.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with active registration.
• Significant clinical experience in cardiology, ideally with electrophysiology or arrhythmia exposure.
• Master’s degree in Cardiology Nursing or a related field (or working towards).
• Candidates working towards or who have completed Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) registration will be considered for a senior appointment at this grade.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical leadership skills.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time permanent role
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to work within a leading private cardiology service
• Professional development and advanced practice opportunities

If you are an experienced cardiology nurse looking to progress your career within a specialist cardiac service, we would welcome your application.

Apply now if you are an experienced Cardiology Nurse looking for a rewarding role in Galway where your skills and experience will be truly valued.

To apply:

Email an updated CV to; kelley.walsh@cplhealthare.com

Phone for further information: +353 91507519