Oncology CNS: Advanced Care, Education & Leadership

Blackrock Health Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised Restaurant

Free staff car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic in Lucan, Co. Dublin, is seeking a Consultant CNS Nursing role focused on oncology.

The post demands high-level clinical expertise, senior nursing leadership within a treatment-focused MDT, and a commitment to education and evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will influence service development, quality improvement and patient-centred care across primary and secondary care interfaces.

Qualifications

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI.
• Have at least five years post-registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting (full-time or equivalent).
• Have a level 8 QQI/NFQ major award relevant to oncology nursing (or be willing to complete within one year).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist oncology nursing care.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Coordinate investigations, treatment therapies and follow-up with the MDT.
• Communicate with patients and families to assess needs and provide support and counselling.
• Mentor and precept nursing colleagues; provide education and training.
• Develop and maintain education programmes and resources.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Teaching

Counselling

Education

NMBI registration

Job description

The Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic in Lucan, Co. Dublin, is seeking a Consultant CNS Nursing role focused on oncology.

The post demands high-level clinical expertise, senior nursing leadership within a treatment-focused MDT, and a commitment to education and evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will influence service development, quality improvement and patient-centred care across primary and secondary care interfaces.