Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Client: Mercy University Hospital

Location: Cork, Ireland

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 04e7216ee81f

Job Views: 7

Posted: 17.08.2025

Expiry Date: 01.10.2025

Permanent Contract, Full Time Hours

The Oncology CNS Role

The Oncology CNS will coordinate systemic anti-cancer treatment for Oncology patients. They will provide specialist nursing care to newly diagnosed patients and those on active Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). They will support and educate patients and families about SACT, side effects, and provide psychosocial support.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide specialist oncology nursing care, advice, information, and support for patients requiring SACT.
• Educate and support newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families.
• Attend Oncology Consultant Clinics and coordinate patients requiring SACT.
• Identify and facilitate appropriate referral pathways for cancer patients.
• Collaborate with Oncology Clinical Nurse Managers and Surgical CNSs regarding treatment and follow-up.
• Work closely with the Medical Oncology Team, Oncology Pharmacy, Dietitians, Social Work, and Psych-Oncology.
• Coordinate with external hospitals regarding concurrent treatments like radiotherapy.
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to discuss treatment plans, radiology results, and side effects.
• Advocate for patients and ensure timely, patient-centered care.
• Empower patients and families to participate actively in care.
• Manage Nurse Led Oral Anti-Cancer Medication (OAM) Clinic following National Cancer Control Program (NCCP) guidelines.
• Perform comprehensive holistic patient assessments using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE).
• Coordinate tests, treatments, and follow-ups safely and efficiently.
• Ensure patients and families are well-informed throughout care.
• Utilize resources effectively and economically.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment with health and safety protocols.
• Accurately document all patient care activities.
• Continuously review and improve the Oncology CNS service quality.
• Participate in oncology professional groups and conferences to stay updated.
• Establish and maintain an Oncology patient database.
• Track relevant data aligned with NCCP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or eligible for registration.
• Completed an Oncology/Cancer Nursing post-registration program, verified by a QQI or NFQ Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above).
• Minimum of 5 years' post-registration full-time experience, or an equivalent of 5 years' experience in the relevant division.
• At least 2 years' experience in acute Oncology.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrate knowledge, suitability, and capacity to perform the role effectively.
• Competent in SACT administration.

Closing date for applications: 1pm on Friday, 22nd August 2025.

MUH reserves the right to create a panel for this post to fill permanent, fixed-term, or specified purpose vacancies.

About Mercy University Hospital (MUH)

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in Cork City with over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical, and surgical care. It is a teaching hospital known for research and tertiary services, offering 24/7 acute care across multiple sites. We support staff development and promote work-life balance, offering competitive salaries, pensions, holidays, and other benefits. We are committed to our core values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect, and Team Spirit.