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.

Essential Criteria :

i)Be a registered nurse / midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered

ii) Be registered in the division(s) of General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann

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

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

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

viii) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his / her professional responsibility within his / her scope of practice.

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.

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 CHI.jobs 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, niamh.osullivan2@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie

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.