Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM2 grade) Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

Purpose of the Role Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008 Caseload : Adolescents and Young Adults aged 13-24 (+ 364 days) years at diagnosis in CHI @ Crumlin, and 0.2 WTE in St James's hospital, Dublin The National framework of care for AYAs with cancer recognises the unique needs of the AYA cancer population. Approximately 200 people aged 13- 24 years are diagnosed with cancer annually in Ireland. The management of AYA patients with malignancy requires a broad range of professional skills including but not limited to communication, leadership, teaching, education, and research and counselling. The CNS will focus initially on the following patient groups : AYAs diagnosed with cancer aged 13-24 (+364 days) years. This post is co-appointed with St James's hospital and the post holder will contribute to the development of transition programmes and care continuum of AYAs in both hospitals. The post holder will care for young people in collaboration with multidisciplinary team. The AYA CNS will act as a key worker for AYA cancer patients in CHI @ Crumlin where there is a requirement and ensure assessment and care delivery in a holistic, developmentally appropriate manner. Must demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, with a high level of clinical expertise in identifying and providing specialist care for AYA cancer patients. The CNS will have the expertise to tailor care to the specific needs of the AYA population and liaise with multi-disciplinary team members, shared care teams and community teams to ensure a seamless delivery of developmentally appropriate care from prevention to transition, survivorship and end of life. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues within the national AYA caner network, community services, educational and vocational services and charity partners providing services for AYAs. Essential Criteria : (i)Be a registered nurse / midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnimhseachais na hireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered AND (ii) Be registered in the division(s) of General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann AND (iii) 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 AND (iv) Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full-time experience in specialist area of acute paediatric nursing AND / OR (v) Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full-time experience in specialist area of cancer nursing (vi) 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 (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care 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 (60 ECTS or above), relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Insert Name of care prior to application

• Note below). AND (vii) Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or will be supported to obtain the required CPD AND (viii) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his / her professional responsibility within his / her scope of practice.
• Note : For Nurses / Midwives who express an interest in CNS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. The clinical experience requirements for this cohort of nurses / midwives remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy, i.e. a minimum of 1 years' experience in practice and a minimum of 1 years' experience in the specialist area and they could be supported to progress on a candidate CNS / CMS Pathway. How to Apply & Informal Enquiries Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for shortlisting is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
• Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Thursday 10th July at 11 : 45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking 'Apply for Job'. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty / department, please contact Niamh O'Sullivan, ADON for AYA cancer, For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team PLEASE NOTE : CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly / fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2025. July 14th August 11th September 1st September 15th October 13th November 10th December 15th To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login / Register.