Renal Care CNS Coordinator: Patient Advocate

Beaumont Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 is seeking a CNM2 Renal Patient Care Coordinator Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead renal replacement programmes and coordinate care pathways across dialysis, transplantation, and conservative management.

Reporting to the Directorate Nurse Manager, you will work with multidisciplinary teams, provide education and support to patients and families, and arrange community services to maintain safe, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse/midwife on the active NMBI register.
• Post-registration programme in nephrology care with Level 9 or higher award is required or essential.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate Renal Replacement Therapy pathways.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Beaumont Hospital Renal Replacement Programmes with renal units nationwide.
• Identify and address patient/family needs arising from chronic renal disease.
• Develop communication systems with renal units and other agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Assist in audits of workflow between hemodialysis services and other units.
• Ensure patient journeys are seamless with a care plan for each patient.

Skills

Renal care coordination

MDT collaboration

Patient education

Care planning

Education

Registered nurse/midwife on active NMBI register

Post-registration qualification in nephrology care (Level 9/NQF or equivalent)

Job description

Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 is seeking a CNM2 Renal Patient Care Coordinator Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead renal replacement programmes and coordinate care pathways across dialysis, transplantation, and conservative management.

Reporting to the Directorate Nurse Manager, you will work with multidisciplinary teams, provide education and support to patients and families, and arrange community services to maintain safe, patient-centred care.