Job Description

RecruitNet International Ltd is a leading healthcare recruitment agency, connecting both local and international professionals with top-tier opportunities across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community services. We are currently seeking an Electrophysiology / Cardiac Arrhythmias Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join a well-established hospital in Dublin. Job Type: Contract / Full-time Responsibilities Provide high-quality, individualised, patient-centred care through specialist assessment, clinical advice, care planning, implementation and evaluation, while acting as a patient advocate. Prepare and coordinate EP/Cath Lab procedure lists with consultants and Cath Lab management, ensuring efficient scheduling and appropriate arrangements for patient admissions following procedures. Communicate care plans effectively to patients, families and healthcare professionals, providing appropriate education, discharge information and post-procedure support. Demonstrate clinical expertise, work autonomously within the defined scope of practice, maintain accurate patient records using relevant computer systems and adhere to professional standards and competencies. Collaborate with consultants, nursing colleagues, multidisciplinary teams and other departments to maintain effective communication, delegate responsibilities appropriately and ensure continuity of care. Participate in clinical audits, nursing research, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation processes and the development of clinical policies, guidelines, standards and best practices. Support staff education and professional development by sharing specialist knowledge, supervising students and newly appointed staff, and participating in training and competency development programmes. Manage time and resources effectively, prioritise clinical responsibilities, deliver care within required timeframes and remain flexible to meet changing patient and hospital needs. Maintain professional accountability, confidentiality and conduct, attend mandatory training and staff meetings, participate in performance reviews, and take responsibility for ongoing learning and development. Maintain professional appearance, comply with hospital policies and procedures, wear the required identification badge, and contribute positively to health promotion, patient safety and the overall quality of hospital services. Requirements Hold a current NMBI registration as a Registered General Nurse in good standing, with a postgraduate qualification in Cardiology/Cardiovascular Nursing. Additional qualifications in Advanced Health Assessment or a Higher Diploma in Cardiology are desirable. Have a minimum of five years’ post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting, including relevant experience in Cardiology/Electrophysiology (EP), and demonstrate ongoing professional development. Current ACLS/BLS certification is required. Demonstrate specialist cardiology knowledge, awareness of recent developments and relevant national nursing strategies, with the ability to contribute to the development of clinical policies, protocols and procedures. Possess strong leadership, teaching, critical thinking, professional judgement, problem-solving and multitasking skills, with the ability to support team development and continuous improvement. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English, effective documentation of patient care and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Exhibit strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate responsibilities effectively while adapting to changing workloads, rotations and rosters. Maintain a strong patient-centred approach, treating patients, families and colleagues with empathy, dignity and respect, while adhering to infection prevention and control measures, standard precautions, hand hygiene and safe waste disposal practices. Benefits Fully funded private health insurance Highly competitive salary Employer pension contributions Relocation support Subsidised parking Educational grants Continuous professional development opportunities Excellent career progression opportunities Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family