Clinical Nurse Specialist Dermatology

Overview

Post Title:

Clinical Nurse Specialist Dermatology (CNM 2 Grade)

Post Status:

Permanent

Department

Medical

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 

Reports to:

Directorate Nurse Manager  

Salary:

Appointment will be made on CNM 2 Pay scale (€59,070 - €74,643) at a point in line with Government pay policy. 

Hours of work: 

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date:

Friday 31st January 2025 @ 12noon

 

 

Position Summary:

 

The Nurse Specialist in Dermatology is a practitioner with extensive clinical knowledge and expertise in the specialist field. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the nurse specialist will use his/her clinical skills, communication and inter personal skills to identify and address the needs of the patients and their families.

 

•To provide a holistic nursing, education and management service for patients/ clients, their families and health professionals in the Dermatology setting.

•To provide a timely, safe service to Dermatology patients, thus improving patient satisfaction and outcomes.

•To enhance the quality of service delivered by the multidisciplinary team to patients with dermatological conditions.

•To promote autonomous nursing practice by developing practice which is based on evidence and reflective problem solving.

•To devise and develop written protocols based on guidelines set out by the Irish Dermatology Society, British Dermatology Society and the American Collage of Dermatology, in order to improve and maintain a high quality of care to patients using the Dermatology service.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The provision of Specialist knowledge and Clinical Expertise in the Care of Patients focusing on 5 core competencies, which are:1. Clinical Focus.2. Patient Advocate.3. Education and Training.4. Audit and Research5. Consultant

 

1. CLINICAL FOCUSThe Clinical Nurse Specialist will:•Model excellence in clinical practice and promote a patient centred approach to care.• Assess patients using a model of nursing, demonstrate awareness of medical management, and make appropriate referrals and co-ordinate the care of the patient throughout the system.•Assessment and monitoring of disease and treatment, interpretation of investigations and the provision of appropriate disease management.•Work closely with Clinical Nurse Managers and nursing staff in the delivery of the highest standard of patient care.•Support other members of the caring team in order to assist them in their role of caring for the patient and family.•Utilise advanced knowledge, expertise and leadership skills to influence patient’s care, with the Dermatology/multidisciplinary teams.•Maintain accurate patient clinical records complying with legislation and best practice.

 

2. PATIENT ADVOCATE

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will:•Ensure strong patient advocacy by maintaining effective communication channels with patients, families and all members of the multidisciplinary team•Provide an efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each patient.•Be aware of the existing resources /services, which help patients and their families / significant others; public health nurses and patient support groups.•Help patients and families to obtain optimal treatment taking into account their individual and specific needs.•Ensure appropriate and effective communication between the patient, G.P. carer and all other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care.•Review current literature and facilitate the development of information booklets for patients and families.•Present individual patient views on treatment and the provision of care to multi disciplinary team.3. EDUCATION and TRAINING

Patients and their families

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will :•Assess and evaluate each individuals needs and learning abilities, taking into account experiences, attitudes and beliefs and provide educational programmes accordingly •Work closely with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of educational sessions on disease process, for patients and their families.•Educate on self medication of both, oral and parental preparations prior to discharge or leaving outpatient clinic.•Impart information, and educate patients in disease management, and life style change, coping strategies.•Facilitate the provision of psychological and/or physiological support from other agencies as required.

 

Staff

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will:•Facilitate sta