The purpose of this role is: - To provide advanced triage and physiotherapy services as part of the SlainteCare Programme (https://assets.gov.ie/22607/31c6f981a4b847219d3d6615fc3e4163.pdf) , to support service redesign initiatives aimed at delivering the safe transition of patient care between Acute & Community/Primary Care services, to facilitate the delivery of integrated care for patients with MSK conditions, and to ensure that patients receive appropriate care at the earliest possible time, as close to home as possible. - To contribute to the mainstreaming of the improved musculoskeletal pathways of care between Community/Primary Care and Acute services, through the establishment of multidisciplinary outreach MSK interface clinics. - To work with orthopaedic and rheumatology consultants and GPs undertaking triage of musculoskeletal referrals to improve the pathway of care between Community/Primary Care and Acute services, thereby facilitating efficient access to orthopaedics, rheumatology, physiotherapy or other service as required.

During the appointment the successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer, participate in and deliver a quality health care service. Appointees will be required to actively engage in continuing professional education and development in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.

The Healthcare Records Manager will be responsible for the operational management and administration of the department and the strategic development thereafter.

The purpose of the post is to provide high quality diagnostic clinical biochemistry service.  

During the appointment the successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer, participate in and deliver a quality health care service. Appointees will be required to actively engage in continuing professional education and development in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.

During the appointment the successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer, participate in and deliver a quality health care service. Appointees will be required to actively engage in continuing professional education and development in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.

During the appointment the successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer, participate in and deliver a quality health care service. Appointees will be required to actively engage in continuing professional education and development in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.

During the appointment the successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer, participate in and deliver a quality health care service. Appointees will be required to actively engage in continuing professional education and development in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.

  Specified Purpose Contract Internal Competition Connolly Staff Only     The CNM 3 in Emergency Department  is a key member of the Directorate Management Team supporting the Directorate ADON in providing clinical and operational leadership to support ED  managers and nursing teams in providing the highest possible quality of care.   The CNM 3 in Emergency  will assist the Directorate ADON in the translation of the directorate priorities for all nursing and healthcare assistant (HCA) staff, with the aim is to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes and experience for patients within the Emergency setting. The role requires a good understanding of the Emergency Medicine Program  to  support the organisation in maintaining National targets and meeting  Key performance Indicators.

To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams.  The post of CNM 3 has a pivotal role in service planning and development, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The CNM 3’s responsibilities include: overseeing the quality of nursing care, the development and implementation of policy and procedures, the monitoring of activity and the delivery of agreed levels of service for the designated area(s). The CNM3 plays a key role in providing clinical and professional leadership and promoting the values of the organisation and should provide efficient and effective budgetary management of services. Responsible for Cross Site: Theatre Services – - Operating Theatres and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit - Endoscopy Suite incorporating Endoscopy Unit - Day Ward  Location of Post: Cavan & Monaghan Hospital, RCSI Hospital Group   There is currently one permanent whole time position available in in Cavan Monaghan Hospitals, the successful candidate will be based in Cavan General Hospital and will be responsible for both Cavan Monaghan cross site Theatre  / Day Ward / Endoscopy Services   A panel may be created from this campaign for Cavan & Monaghan Hospital from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled.

The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist (Smoking Cessation)  post is to: 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. The Clinical Nurse Specialist Smoking Cessation will deliver a specialist cessation service in line with the National Standard for Tobacco Cessation Support Programme.  Clients who are patients in Cavan and Monaghan Hospital may be referred by a health professional or through self- referral. Clients will be registered for a tobacco cessation support programme.  The purpose of the programme is to enable the client to quit and stay quit and to assist the client in coping with cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Support programmes are client centred and provide behavioural support sensitive to the individual’s preferences needs and circumstances. (National Standard for Tobacco Cessation Support programme, March 2013). Smoking Cessation Support programmes will be delivered on an individual/one to one  or group basis, in both in-patient and out-patient settings.  Phone support will also be provided where appropriate.   Details of Service/Background to the post: Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Ireland.  Each year at least 5,200 people die from diseases caused by tobacco use. This represents approximately 19% of all deaths. 1 in every 2 smokers will die of a tobacco related disease and on average smokers lose 10 quality years of life.  Most smokers say they want to quit and about 40% of all smokers try to quit every year. Only a small fraction (2–3%) actually successfully quit each year. Smokers can double their chances of quitting using behavioural support and/or pharmacotherapy. (TobaccoFree Ireland, Report of the Tobacco Policy Review Group, Department of Health 2013). A Cochrane Review published in 2013 found that advice and support from nursing staff could increase people’s success in quitting smoking, especially in a hospital setting and by nurses whose main role is smoking cessation. (http://www.cochrane.org/CD001188/TOBACCO_does-support-and-intervention-from-nurses-help-people-to-stop-smoking) The strategy document Healthy Ireland A Framework for Improved Health and Well-Being 2013 – 2025 includes as a key area for action, a reduction in smoking prevalence.  The HSE has adopted a health service wide Tobacco Control Framework (February 2010) to address this single greatest cause of ill health and mortality in the Irish population. Tobacco cessation services are recognised as an important element of a comprehensive tobacco control strategy. A National Standard for Tobacco Support Programme (March 2013) has been developed which sets out to define and describe the HSE’s National Standard for Tobacco Cessation Support Programmes delivered by cessation specialists with dedicated time to deliver specialist support.   Location of Post: Cavan and Monaghan Hospital. There is currently one permanent, whole-time post available in this location. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Cavan Monaghan Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.   Reporting to:  The post holder will report to the Assistant Director of Nursing with overall professional responsibility to the Director of Nursing.

To provide analytical and administrative support to the Head of Quality and Safety (Q&S) in the co-ordination of all activities relating to Q&S in the Hospital including the follow up of incidents, risk management & co-ordinating meetings.

The post holder will provide support to the Finance lead by effectively and efficiently managing financial and activity data outputs to support the Management and cost accounting function in the RCSI Hospital Group (HG)

The main grade Social Worker will work as part of both the social work team and Silverbirch unit multidisciplinary team to assist in the provision of health and social care for patients. They play an integral role in the provision of counselling and practical support to those accessing Silverbirch unit in addition to coordination in patient care planning. This person will be responsible for the provision of high quality Social Work service and carry out clinical and educational duties as directed. The purpose of this position is to support patients in their hospital recovery journey, identify supports and ways to respond to their health and implement strategies to ensure they transition into the community safely.

The position of Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM II) Clinical Facilitator will initially be based in the Emergency Department at Cavan & Monaghan Hospital on a temporary/specific purpose basis.  The post holder will then revert to the Practice Development Department when the substantive post holder returns. The position has a pivotal role in: - Enhancing outcomes for patients through assessment of standards of nursing, midwifery and healthcare assistant practice; the planning and implementation of appropriate education and professional development and the ongoing audit and evaluation of standards and patient outcomes. - Providing a quality educational and supportive service to nursing staff/students on postgraduate training programmes. - Co-ordinating and managing an up to date educational/clinical programmes for relevant staff. The Nursing Practice Development Department consists of a team of senior and experienced nursing staff including the Nurse Practice Development Coordinator (Assistant Director of Nursing, HoD), Clinical  Placement Coordinators (x 2), Clinical Nurse Facilitators, Resuscitation Training Officer CNM2, Paediatric Practice Development Facilitator. The Practice Development (PD) team supports nursing services and the multidisciplinary team across both Cavan General Hospital and Monaghan Hospital in implementing evidenced based practice to promote safe and effective patient care. The PD team also supports the clinical learning environment for undergraduate and postgraduate clinical placements.   The CNM II Clinical Facilitator Emergency Department will take a lead in supporting nursing staff, in delivering safe and effective nursing care, which is evidenced based and patient centred. Support and guide nursing staff undertaking courses relevant to the Emergency Department such as the Higher Diplomas in Emergency Paediatrics or Adult Nursing. The postholder will be working within all the clinical areas of the Emergency Department i.e. AMAU, minor injuries unit, ED isolation stream and will be supporting the development of nursing care for all patients presenting to the Emergency Department.   The CNM II Clinical Facilitator Emergency Department post will assist and support the Nurse Practice Development Co-Ordinator, in a systematic approach, to assist nursing teams to examine their practice and identify how it can be improved, with a person-centred focus. This will be done through staff development, continuing education programmes, quality improvement initiatives, development of clinical expertise, effective communication, managerial and leadership skills.

To ensure; - Effective discharge and transfer of patients from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Louth County Hospital, the Cottage Community Hub or any external residential bed capacity available to the Hospitals to their place of residence / community or other appropriate setting utilising a multi-disciplinary approach. - Nursing and other professional staffs are empowered to establish effective and appropriate discharge arrangements for in-patients. - An integrated person centred approach is adopted, which considers and responds to the holistic needs of individuals admitted to and discharged from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Louth County Hospital, the Cottage Community Hub or any other residential external bed capacity Processes are in place to support the smooth and timely transition of individuals from hospital to alternative settings appropriate to their needs and preferences that support the continuity of care, as appropriate.   A panel maybe created from which future vacancies for this grade in this area can be filled.

This is a full-time appointment on a Type B basis under the Consultants’ Contract 2008 by the Health Service Executive to be based at Connolly Hospital 39 hours per week.   The Catchment Area extends across West Dublin, Meath and Kildare, where much of the recent housing development has occurred to support the rapid growth of Greater Dublin and its commuter belt hinterland. The Catchment area population has grown dramatically over the past 15 years and currently stands at approximately 350,000. Most of this is urban-based but there is a significant rural sector, all dependent on Connolly Hospital for their acute Hospital needs. Noteworthy sub-groups within this catchment population include a large immigrant community, Traveller Community, Nursing Home and Hospice residents. The catchment area workforce is drawn from Industrial, Agricultural and Service/Hospitality sectors.  The catchment includes Areas belong to Fingal, Dublin City, South Co. Dublin, Kildare and Meath Co. Councils.

The purpose of this post is to work with the Dietitian Manager and the Dietetic Department to ensure the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, patient centred nutrition and dietetic service that is in keeping with best practice in the acute setting.  Key working relationships include, Cavan & Monaghan Hospital Nutrition and Dietetic team, Multidisciplinary teams (including medical, nursing and allied health professionals), the Catering team and Health Care Attendant teams.  The post holder will report directly to the Dietitian Manager, Cavan and Monaghan Hospital.   Details of Service: The provision of a Nutrition and Dietetic service according to the nutrition needs of inpatients and outpatients attending Cavan & Monaghan Hospital.     There is currenlty .5 permanent vacancy available in Cavan Monaghan Hospital.  A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Dietitian from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.   Informal enquiries to Bernadette Mallon Moore, Dietician Manager. Tel: 049-4376282 / 049-4376034 / 087-1032959. E: bernadette.mallon@hse.ie

To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility.   The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.   The CNM1 collaborates with the CNM2 in co-ordinating and leading the delivery of nursing activities within the Theatre and Services.

The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) (Colorectal and Rectal Cancer)  post is to: Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of CNM2 Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008 The CNM2 role will encompasses a large component of patient care across the acute care setting. The role includes patient assessment, supportive therapies, patient/family education, counselling and support and interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary communication including strong liaison with Beaumont Hospital. The CNM2 role is a critical one in the advancement of quality care delivery through audit, research and knowledge sharing at local and national levels. One of the main responsibilities for the CNM2 will be in the management of the psychological, emotional, informational and clinical needs of patients with colorectal malignancy and their significant others. The CNM2 role is also crucial to the forging of strong links between the patient and the care providers.   Caseload CNM2 (Colorectal and Rectal Cancer) will focus initially on patients with malignant diseases; Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancers attending Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in line with the Scope of Practice of CNM2. Every year there are patients accessing Beaumont hospital for rectal cancer surgery who were managed for components of their care and treatment, in Our Lady of Lourdes Surgical Department.