Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes
recruitNet
26 days ago
Part-time
On-site
Glasnevin, Glasnevin, Ireland
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care settings.
We are currently recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist âDiabetes for a hospital in Dublin, Ireland.
Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing care for patients with diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized diabetes care plans.
- Educate patients and families on diabetes self-management, including insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, diet, exercise, and medication adherence.
- Initiate and adjust diabetes treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and in accordance with clinical guidelines.
- Monitor patients for diabetes-related complications and coordinate timely interventions.
- Support the management of patients using insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and other diabetes technologies.
- Provide clinical advice and support to nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals on diabetes management.
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, case reviews, and discharge planning.
- Develop and deliver diabetes education programs for healthcare staff.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in line with professional and legal standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and research projects.
Requirements
- Registered General Nurse with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration nursing experience, including significant experience in diabetes or endocrinology nursing.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a specialist diabetes role (desirable or essential depending on employer).
- Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes Nursing or a related specialty (Level 8/9) or willingness to undertake one.
- Clinical expertise in the assessment and management of Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, and diabetes-related complications.
- Knowledge of insulin therapies, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and diabetes technologies.
- Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
CPD and education support
On-site parking
Subsidised meals
Employee Assistance Programme
Career progression opportunities