Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNSp) / Candidate CNSp - Dementia Care Permanent, Full time Regional Specialist Memory Clinic (RSMC). The CNSp Dementia Care will have a nursing line management, reporting and professional relationship. The CNSp Dementia Care: Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing (DON). Will work collaboratively with the ANP (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) Dementia Care to promote integrated working across acute and community services and sites. Will have an operational clinical working relationship with the Geriatrician(s) leading on Dementia Services within MUH. Purpose of the Role: The CNSp Dementia Care will be required to work as a key member of the relevant specialist team. They will provide comprehensive physical, psychological and emotional assessment and support to people with dementia and their families/carers throughout their disease trajectory. Using a case management approach they will act as a liaison between Services for Older People and other relevant departments in Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Primary Care, Community services and other agencies in order to provide an integrated service for people with dementia and their carers/families. The appointment of the CNSp Dementia Care is an essential element in the provision of effective, high quality, seamless integrated care for people with dementia. Responsibilities Include: Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with dementia that requires support and treatment through the continuum of care. Provide for early identification and assessment of the patient with cognitive impairment. Participate in case review with MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) colleagues. Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs (HSE Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines)relating to care of the person with dementia. Communicate, negotiate and represent patients values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues. Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer. Provide dementia awareness education, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes for all healthcare staff in particular the ED/AMAU (Emergency Department / Acute Medical Assessment Unit) and hospital wards on the importance of dementia friendly and person-centred approaches to care. Maintain clinical competence in the management of people with dementia, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice. Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to national KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) as directed and advised by DON and senior management. Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of dementia. Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for specialist practice. Eligibility Criteria - CNS Eligibility: Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnimhseachais na hireann (NMBI/Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered. Be registered in the division(s) of the NMBI Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered. Have a minimum of 1 years post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made. Have a minimum of 1 years experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in specialist area of Dementia. Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area. Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibilitywithin his/her scope of practice. Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 3rd November 2025. MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled. Mercy University Hospital (MUH): MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services. We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand. We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually.We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours.We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit. Skills: Dementia NMBI Registration Acute Hospital Experience