Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Nurse

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Nurse in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with a strong background in cardiology, having at least 5 years of experience in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include leading the cardiac rehabilitation program and providing support to patients throughout their recovery journey, both in the hospital and post-discharge.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Cardiology setting within last 8 years.
• Hold a port-registration qualification in specialist practice (cardiology) or willing to undertake within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure practice reflects the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
• Lead and develop the Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme.
• Provide health promotion advice to patients and families.

Skills

NMC register

Patient support

Cardiac rehabilitation program development

Education

Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC ‘Live’ Register

Port-registration qualification in specialist practice (cardiology)

Job description

Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Nurse

The post holder will be an integral part of the Cardiology Service and will be responsible, in liaison with the Lead Nurse, for coordinating the cardiac rehabilitation programme and setting protocols to assess suitability for referral to rehabilitation. The post holder will offer rehabilitation and health promotion advice in conjunction with ward staff and support patients and families both during their stay in hospital and after discharge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure practice reflects the standards set in the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ensure adherence to Professional and Clinical Policies, Guidelines and Protocols.
• Lead and develop in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme in liaison with the Cardiac Team and the Head of Service.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC ‘Live’ Register
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Cardiology setting within last 8 years
• Hold a port-registration qualification in specialist practice (cardiology) or willing to undertake within 2 years of commencement of post.

Further Information

Location: South Tyrone Hosp-Main Building Cardiac Rehabilitation.