Clinical Nurse Specialist/ CNM2 Infection Prevention & Control

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care
We are hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist/ CNM2 Infection Prevention & Control for a Hospital in Galway, Ireland.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.

  Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, compile reports, and offer feedback to the Consultant Microbiologist and other relevant personnel.
  

• Serve as a responsible role model by offering professional leadership and showcasing best practices in infection prevention and control.
  

• To deliver excellent, client-centered care while acknowledging the significant impact of a creative, well-run service
  

• To keep an eye on and assess the resources and procedures utilised through risk management and audit.
  

• Determines the priorities for health promotion in specialised infection control.
  

• Establishes an effective surveillance system for infection control to enable the timely detection of infected patients and employees.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Registered or eligible for registration in the General Division of the NMBI Nurse Register.
  

• Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in Infection Prevention & Control Nursing or a related field is desirable.
  

• Willingness to undertake a relevant Infection Prevention & Control qualification where required.
  

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-registration nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting.
  

• At least 3 years’ experience in the relevant clinical area.
  

• Demonstrate strong clinical, managerial, and administrative skills appropriate to the role.
  

• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate responsibilities within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
  

• Demonstrate evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at the appropriate level.
  

Benefits

• A program to support education and provide possibilities for growth
  

• Opportunities for career advancement
  

• Having access to a pension plan
  

• Subsidized dining establishment Free parking for staff
  

• Program for Employee Assistance
  

• Life Insurance