CNS Bariatric Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist

CNS
Bariatric Surgery
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hospital
Dublin
Permanent Part time Position

Our client an established hospital based in Dublin is currently recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS Bariatric Surgery. This is a permanent part time position.


Clinical Focus:
The CNS will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to the patient, family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to activities that influence and support the provision of direct care.


Requirements:
* Registered General Nurse
* Be on the live register with NMBI
* Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in the Specialist Area
* Post registration qualification or CPD in obesity, bariatric surgery, diabetes, endocrinology or peri-operative nursing.
* Experience of working in bariatric surgery or a specialist weight management service.
* Must have excellent patient care to a high standard
* Be computer literate.
* Leadership skills
* Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
* Have the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
* Empathy


This is an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door of an excellent reputable expanding hospital.