JOB DESCRIPTION
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner/ (RANP), cANP Urology - Adult Nursing Service
Full Time Permanent Post
Reference No: 04.024 (2024)
PURPOSE OF THE RANP UROLOGY POST
The RANP Urology contributes to nursing research that shapes and advances nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels.
Attendances and referrals at Urology OPD TUH have increased. TUH Urology Department provides significant activity within the DMHG, and the hospital accepts referrals from a wide catchment which stretches beyond that of DMHG.
The initial caseload allocation for this position is to the LUTS Urology Service .TUH provides and supports integrated community care and some clinics will be provided off site in satellite centres.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office -:
- Be registered on the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Division of the active Register held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
Or
- Be eligible to register in the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Register by meeting the criteria for registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner as specified www.nmbi.ie
And
- Have a broad base of clinical experience relevant to the advanced field of practice.
And
- Demonstrates the competencies relevant to the specialist area of advanced practice.
- Possesses the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
- Practitioners must maintain active annual registration on the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for the role.
Or if applying as a cANP
- Be registered in the General Division of the active Register held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
And
- Have a broad base of clinical experience relevant to the advanced field of practice
And
- Be eligible to undertake a Master’s Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Master’s Degree, which is relevant, or applicable, to the advanced field of practice. The Master’s programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum.
Or
- Be currently undertaking a Master’s Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice Pathway) or be eligible to register to undertake additional Level9 National Framework of Qualifications (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) specific modules of a Master’s Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice Pathway) within an agreed timeframe. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum.
Or
- Possess a Master’s Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Master’s Degree which is relevant, or applicable, to the advanced field of practice. The Master’s programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum.
And
- Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.
3. Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Be of good character.
5. Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquired during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda Vetting Unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status, the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda Vetting policy.
6. Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015
Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015. Mandated persons, under the legislation are required to report any knowledge, belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault, ill-treatment, neglect or sexual abuse, and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted, ill-treated, neglected or sexually abused, or (b) a child’s health, development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on https://www.tusla.ie/children-first. It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.
PARTICULARS OF OFFICE
1. The appointment is a full time permanent and pensionable position.
2. Remuneration:
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health & Children. Current remuneration with effect from 1st October 2023 is:
Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner: €65,818 by 6 increments to €74,329 per annum.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner: €66,454 by 9 increments to €82,008 per annum.
Salary scales will be updated in line with nationally agreed pay agreements and will be updated accordingly and retrospective payments applied as applicable.
3. Pension arrangements and retirement age
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:
(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme
Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.
(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65.
(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.
(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant, returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70.
4. Duties:
The ANP/ANP c will perform such duties as are outlined in this job description. The RANP (Urology), c ANP practices to a higher level of capability across six domains of competence as defined by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017).
The six domains of competence are as follows:
- Professional Values and Conduct
- Clinical-Decision Making
- Knowledge and Cognitive Competences
- Communication and Interpersonal Competences
- Management and Team Competences
- Leadership and Professional Scholarship Competences
Each of the six domains specifies the standard which the RANP (Urology),c ANP , has a duty and responsibility to demonstrate and practice.
5. Hours of work:
Normal working hours are 37.5 worked over 7 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
6. Probation:
The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of 6 months. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will (a) be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or if not satisfactory, the probationary period may be extended by 3 months.
7. Annual Leave:
Annual leave entitlement is 25 – 28 working days (pro rata), depending on length of service, plus 10 Bank Holidays per annum as they occur. The annual leave year runs from 1st of April to 31st March each year.
8. Sick Leave:
Payment of salary during illness will be in accordance with arrangements as approved from time to time by the Department of Health and Children.
9. Termination of Office:
The employment may be terminated at any time by 3 months’ notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/91. The Management’s right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.
Summary of Role
The advanced practice service is provided by nurses who practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert advanced practitioners. The overall purpose of the service is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level .This involves undertaking and documenting complete episodes of patient care, which includes comprehensively assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating and discharging patients in accordance with collaboratively agreed caseloads, local policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines and/or service level agreements/ memoranda of understanding.
The RANP Urology demonstrates advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and complex decision-making abilities.
The RANP Urology practices in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (NMBI 2014), the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework (NMBI 2015), Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017), and the Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland (Department of Health 2016).
The RANP Urology service provides clinical leadership and professional scholarship in the delivery of optimal nursing services and informs the development of evidence based health policy at local, regional and national levels.
The RANP will:
- Meet the needs of Urological patients.
- Address the waiting list issues for patients requiring Urological intervention
- Meet needs of cohort of patients with urological cancer conditions such as renal, prostate and bladder cancer.
- In the future deliver flexible cystoscopy service, within scope of practice, to selected, appropriate patient group.
- Improve access to early intervention.
- Provide continuity of care as an expert advanced nurse practitioner (RANP) with the specific skills, knowledge and education and competencies to manage a specific patient caseload.
- Act as a resource for nursing and healthcare professional colleagues within the organization.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The main aims and objectives of this post are to provide the patient presenting with a urological condition the best possible care in accordance with national and international best practice and having regard to the recommendations of the EAU/EAUN/NICE guidelines and associated guidance documents by:
- Providing nursing clinical expertise and knowledge in Urology interventions thus ensuring patients and families experience high quality care.
- Improving patient outcomes through health promotion and education opportunities while engaging with patients, their families, the MDT and others were appropriate.
- Developing and supporting standards of care that benefit the patients and the organisation.
- Evaluating and monitoring the quality of the service being provided through on-going clinical audit and research.
- Participating in the continuing professional development of nurses, student nurses (undergraduate and postgraduate), health care professionals and support services staff within the Urology service.
General Accountability
- Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values within Tallaght University Hospital
- Adhere to and uphold the Professional Code of Conduct for nurses
- Maintain the primacy of patient care in all activities undertaken
- Clinically accountable to the supervising Consultant/Clinical Lead in Urology
- Reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing for Peri-Operative Directorate
- Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Generic Leadership Responsibilities
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- To model a professional approach in all aspects of work being undertaken.
- Encourage recognition of the patient as an individual, ensuring patients’ needs and comfort are given priority
- To create and promote open communications, healthy working relations, and stimulate innovation in practice.
- To audit and evaluate all initiatives undertaken.
Clinical Supervision
- The RANP (Urology) engages in on-going clinical supervision as per a Service Level Agreement. The structure, process and outcome of clinical supervision must be explicit.
- The RANP (Urology) maintains a record of clinical supervision in his/her professional practice portfolio.
Professional Practice portfolio
- The RANP (Urology) must maintain a professional practice portfolio, incorporating evidence of learning from continuing professional development, clinical supervision, reflective practice and review of his/her own scope of practice in accordance with regulatory requirements and service need.
Key working relationships to include (but not limited to):
- Clinically – multi-disciplinary team
- Director/Assistant Director of Nursing
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Higher Education Institution
- Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit
- Other relevant statutory and non-statutory organizations
Role and Responsibilities
The RANP Urology practices to a higher level of capability across six domains of competence as defined by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017).
The six domains of competence are as follows:
- Professional Values and Conduct
- Clinical-Decision Making
- Knowledge and Cognitive Competences
- Communication and Interpersonal Competences
- Management and Team Competences
- Leadership and Professional Scholarship Competences
Each of the six domains specifies the standard which the RANP Urology has a duty and responsibility to demonstrate and practice.
Domain 1: Professional Values and Conduct
The RANP Urology will apply ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to individuals and populations by:
- Demonstrating accountability and responsibility for professional practice as a lead healthcare professional in the care of patients attending LUH for assessment and management of urological conditions.
The initial caseload1 and scope of practice for the RANP Urology is agreed as follows:
- Assessment and management of male patients referred to the urology services with lower urinary tract symptoms
- Management of urology clinic for benign urological symptoms.
- Articulating safe boundaries and engaging in timely referral and collaboration for those areas outside his/her scope of practice, experience, and competence using established referral pathways as per locally agreed policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
- Demonstrating leadership by practicing compassionately to facilitate, optimise, promote and support the health, comfort, quality of life and wellbeing of persons whose lives are affected by altered health, chronic disorders, disability, distress or life-limiting conditions. The RANP practices according to a professional practice model that provides him/her latitude to control his/her own practice, focusing on person centred care, interpersonal interactions and the promotion of healing environments.
- The chosen professional practice model for nursing Roper Logan and Tierney model as it emphasises a caring therapeutic relationship between the RANP and his/her patients, recognising that RANPs work in partnership with their multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Articulating and promoting the RANP role in clinical, political and professional contexts by presenting key performance outcomes locally and nationally; contributing to the service’s annual report; participating in local and national committees to ensure best practice as per the relevant national clinical and integrated care programme.
Domain 2: Clinical-Decision Making Competences
The RANP Urology will utilise advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage in senior clinical decision making by:
- Conducting a comprehensive holistic health assessment using evidenced based frameworks, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines to determine diagnoses and inform autonomous advanced nursing care
- Synthesising and interpreting assessment information particularly history including prior treatment outcomes, physical findings and diagnostic data to identify normal, at risk and subnormal states of health
- Demonstrating timely use of diagnostic investigations / additional evidence-based advanced assessments to inform clinical-decision making
- Exhibiting comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological advanced nursing interventions, supported by evidence-based policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines, relevant legislation, and relevant professional regulatory standards and requirements
- Initiating and implementing health promotion activities and self-management plans in accordance with the wider public health agenda
- Discharging patients from the service as per an agreed supporting policy, procedure, protocols, guidelines and referral pathways
Domain 3: Knowledge and Cognitive Competences
The RANP Urology will actively contribute to the professional body of knowledge related to his/her area of advanced practice by:
- Providing leadership in the translation of new knowledge to clinical practice professional teaching sessions; journal clubs; case reviews; facilitating clinical supervision to other members of the team and also participating in RANP Urology clinical supervision as agreed.
- Educating others using an advanced expert knowledge base derived from clinical experience, on-going reflection, clinical supervision and engagement in continuous professional development
- Demonstrating a vision for advanced practice nursing based on service need and a competent expert knowledge base that is developed through research, critical thinking, and experiential learning
- Demonstrating accountability in considering access, cost and clinical effectiveness when planning, delivering and evaluating care.
Domain 4: Communication and Interpersonal Competences
The RANP Urology will negotiate and advocate with other health professionals to ensure the beliefs, rights and wishes of the person are respected by:
- Communicating effectively with the healthcare team through sharing of information in accordance with legal, professional and regulatory requirements as per established referral pathways
- Demonstrating leadership in professional practice by using professional language (verbally and in writing) that represents the plan of care, which is developed in collaboration with the person and shared with the other members of the inter-professional team as per the organisation’s policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
- Facilitating clinical supervision and mentorship through utilising one’s expert knowledge and clinical competences
- Utilising information technology, in accordance with legislation and organisational policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines to record all aspects of advanced nursing care.
Domain 5: Management and Team Competences
The RANP Urology will manage risk to those who access the service through collaborative risk assessments and promotion of a safe environment by:
- Promoting a culture of quality care
- Proactively seeking quantitative and qualitative feedback from persons receiving care, families and members of the multidisciplinary team on their experiences of the service, analysing same and making suggestions for improvement
- Implementing practice changes using negotiation and consensus building, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and persons receiving care.
Domain 6: Leadership and Professional Scholarship Competences
The RANP Urology will lead in multidisciplinary team planning for transitions across the continuum of care by:
- Demonstrating clinical leadership in the design and evaluation of services, including the implementation of findings from research, audit, metrics and new evidence.
- Engaging in health policy development, implementation, and evaluation in relation to Urology (for example key performance indicators from national clinical and integrated care programme/HSE national service plan/ local service need to influence and shape the future development and direction of advanced practice in urology.
- Identifying gaps in the provision of care and services pertaining to his/her area of advanced practice and expand the service to enhance the quality, effectiveness and safety of the service in response to emerging healthcare needs
- Leading in managing and implementing change.
Post specific requirements
Proficient at the following:
- The assessment and management of lower urinary tract symptom assessment
- Venepuncture
- Management of Anaphylaxis
- Insertion and management of indwelling and intermittent catheterization
- Administration of Intravesical instillations
- Perform, interpret and report on urodynamic studies
- Pelvic floor assessment and rehabilitation
Core Competencies
- Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of autonomy and its relationship to accountability and responsibility in advanced nursing practice.
- Demonstrates an ability to implement strategies to ensure the provision of safe, quality care and efficient use of resources.
- Develops and sustains professional relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates the capacity to lead, manage and advance the nurse practitioner service locally and nationally
- Demonstrate team management skills, including the ability to demonstrate advanced nursing skills within the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates the skills required to mentor, facilitate and clinically supervise nursing and other MDT students.
- Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
- Demonstrates effective problem solving, decision making and analytical skills at an advanced practice level.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills including: the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner; the ability to facilitate and manage groups through the learning process and the ability to give constructive feedback to encourage learning.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact and consult with patients
- Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
- Demonstrate evidence of computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Email.
Specific Competencies to RANP Urology
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
- Demonstrate advance skills assessing and managing patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
- Demonstrate advanced skills performing and reporting on invasive Urodynamic procedures.
- Demonstrate advance skills assessing pelvic floor dysfunction and instructing patients in rehabilitation. .
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the principles of administration of intravesical patients therapies for benign bladder conditions including the indications, contraindication sand complications. .
Performance Management & evaluation
- Performance Indicators are required to evaluate nursing interventions and implement initiatives to improve the quality and quantity of nursing care provided. Performance indicators should have a clinical nursing focus as well as a breakdown of activity, including patients seen and treated. In addition, Performance Indicators should identify areas of good practice that must be recognised and celebrated (HSE 2015).
- The Department of Health (2017) Framework for National Performance Indicators for Nursing and Midwifery provides a guiding framework for the development of Nursing and Midwifery Performance Indicators.
- In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Nursing, the RANP will identify and develop Nursing Performance Indicators for their area of practice, collect and collate data which will provide evidence of the impact and effectiveness of the interventions undertaken.
- The RANP (Urology) will participate in clinical audit and evaluate audit results and research findings to identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with nursing and multidisciplinary team colleagues (primary and secondary care).
Management and Leadership
- The RANP (Urology) will support the principle that person-centered care comes first at all times and will approach the effective, efficient and resourceful planning, organisation and delivery of RANP (Urology) nursing service with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient.
- The RANP (Urology) will adopt a professional leadership role within the clinical governance structures influencing both clinical and non-clinical processes that impact upon the experience and/or outcomes for patients within the RANP (Urology) nursing service.
- The RANP (Urology) will participate in the appropriate and effective management of the RANP (Urology) service.
- The RANP (Urology) will participate in the development of the overall service plan and in the monitoring and review of RANP (Urology) activity against the plan.
- The RANP (Urology) will provide innovative and effective leadership, support and advice to nursing and allied staff at all levels related to their area of practice.
- The RANP (Urology) will participate and engage in projects and service developments by representing senior nursing on committees and groups as relevant to the RANP (Urology) nursing service.
- The RANP (Urology) will participate in the overall financial planning of the service including the assessment of priorities in pay and non-pay expenditure relating to the RANP Urology) nursing service.
- The RANP (Urology) will promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
- The RANP (Urology) will manage and promote liaisons with internal and external bodies as appropriate, for example; intra-hospital service, community services, or voluntary organisations.
- The RANP (Urology) will engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.
- The RANP (Urology) will undertake other relevant duties as may be determined from time to time by the Director of Nursing or other designated officer
Information Technology & data
- Make the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
- Collect, interpret and present data and information on the Department’s activities, staffing and expenditure, as required.
Health & Safety
- All employees must comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
- Comply with relevant Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in Hospital Polices, Protocols and Procedures relevant to your area.
- Take reasonable care to protect your own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
Hygiene / Infection prevention and control
- All employees have responsibility for Hygiene awareness. Hygiene is defined as “The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection.”
- All employees also have a responsibility under their terms of employment to prevent transmission of infection and to follow the hospital infection control policies and guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual.
- All employees must be aware that they work in an area where there is potential for transmission of infection.
- All employees have a responsibility to follow hand hygiene guidelines as this is the single most important intervention to prevent the transmission of infection
Quality, safety and risk management
- Support the delivery of the Quality, Safety and Risk Management Programme, including the appropriate identification and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital.
Confidentiality
- You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular, the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end, you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records, documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation. You must return to the Hospital upon request and, in any event, upon the termination of your employment, all documents or other property of the Hospital which are in your possession or under your control.
Data Management
- Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018.
Development of Hospital Groups
- The Hospital Structure is currently under review and therefore, reporting relationships may change. The development of Hospital Groups may require the post-holder to adopt a different reporting relationship and additional accountabilities. Full consultation will take place in advance of any such change.
NOTE: The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential at this level of appointment. The appointee will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to this changing environment. He/she will also be required to participate in and support the Hospital’s Digital transformation strategy which may impact work processes and role profiles in the future. The Job Description must therefore be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability at the present time, which will be reviewed and assessed on an on-going basis as advancements and developments evolve.
GENERAL
Applications can be submitted ‘on-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV.
Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 7th May 2024
Informal enquiries to Bernadette Corrigan, (Directorate Nurse Manager) - Telephone (01) 4142000 Bleep 2706 or email bernadette.corrigan@tuh.ie All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.