Clinical Nurse Specialist Lung Cancer 2632CNS25
Date posted: 20 May 2025
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
2632CNS25
Category
Nursing and Midwifery
Grade
2632 Clinical Nurse Specialist (General)
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HSE
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Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE Dublin and North East
County
- Louth
Location
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist (Lung Cancer ) post is to:
Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008
The post holder will develop the outreach services in line with the National Clinical Programme Model of Care document and associated guidance (HSE, 2011).
The role of the Clinical nurse specialist in Lung Cancer care will contribute to the improvement of the healthcare experience and outcomes for patients with or suspected is to provide person-centred care post discharge, and on-going management of patients in the home/normal place of residence.
The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, required to provide a specialist nursing resource within the governance structure created for the programme. He/She will provide physical, psychological and emotional support to an agreed caseload of patients and their families throughout their trajectory.
The post holder will also act as a liaison between Respiratory Services, Primary Care Teams, Community Care Teams, Oncology teams and other agencies to deliver effective evidenced based care, using resources efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes in keeping with the Programme model of care and HIQA standards.
The post holder will carry out clinical and educational duties as required and be responsible for the delivery of high quality respiratory nursing care to patients with in line with best professional nursing practice.
Closing date
05/06/2025 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
TBC
Informal enquiries
Name Lynette McKeown
Email: lynette.mckeown@hse.ie