Clinical Nurse Specialist – Respiratory

Job Description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are Hiring Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory for our Hospital client in Dublin.

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care and expert clinical support to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
  
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
  
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patients' clinical progress.
  
• Educate and support patients, families, and carers on respiratory disease management, medications, inhaler techniques, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
  
• Coordinate patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and community services to ensure continuity of care.
  
• Promote evidence-based practice and ensure compliance with national guidelines, hospital policies, and professional standards.
  
• Participate in respiratory clinics, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  
• Support the early identification and management of respiratory deterioration and medical emergencies.
  
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and education to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
  
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory care pathways and clinical protocols.
  
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research, and service development projects.
  
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure patient confidentiality always.
  

Requirements

• Registered on the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
  
• Minimum 5 years of post-registration experience in an acute healthcare setting.
  
• At least 2 years of specialist experience in Respiratory Nursing.
  
• Hold a Level 8 qualification in Nursing.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to respiratory care.
• Have experience in service development, project management or quality improvement initiatives.
• Have completed, or be willing to undertake, relevant education and training for Clinical Nurse Specialist practice.
• Hold a Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare would be advantageous.
• Possess a Nurse Prescribing qualification or be willing to undertake the qualification.
• Demonstrate experience in developing and delivering comprehensive patient and family education programmes.

Benefits

• Joining Bonus and Relocation Support (available for eligible roles).
  
• Competitive salary package.
  
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
  
• Learning and development support with ongoing training.
  
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
  
• Flexible work patterns and maternity leave benefits
  

Requirements
Registered on the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Minimum 5 years of post-registration experience in an acute healthcare setting. At least 2 years of specialist experience in Respiratory Nursing. Hold a Level 8 qualification in Nursing. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to respiratory care. Have experience in service development, project management or quality improvement initiatives. Have completed, or be willing to undertake, relevant education and training for Clinical Nurse Specialist practice. Hold a Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare would be advantageous. Possess a Nurse Prescribing qualification or be willing to undertake the qualification. Demonstrate experience in developing and delivering comprehensive patient and family education programmes.