Clinical Nurse Specialist– Medical Oncology, Waterford

Clinical Nurse Specialist– Medical Oncology Location: Waterford

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Scale:€61,249 – €76,158 per annum (based on a 37.5-hour week)

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the day-to-day coordination of care within the Oncology Day Unit

Deliver specialist clinical expertise in Medical Oncology, supporting complex patient pathways

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff

Ensure safe, effective allocation of resources and appropriate skill mix

Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes

Support service development, audit, and KPI achievement

Maintain clear communication with senior nursing and management teams

Participate in and lead quality improvement and change initiatives

Qualifications

Registered with NMBI (General Division) or eligible

Postgraduate qualification in Oncology (or equivalent)

Minimum 4 years’ oncology experience

Proven experience in a leadership/clinical specialist capacity

Competent in IV/oral chemotherapy administration

Experience with CVAD care, cannulation, and venepuncture

Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office) and awareness of clinical governance

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (or willingness to undertake)

Experience in service development, audit, or change management

Strong clinical knowledge and professional leadership

Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centred care

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrates adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative approach

Ability to lead and influence within a multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with HSE scales

Comprehensive pension and Death in Service benefit (x3 salary)

Critical Illness cover up to age 66

27 days annual leave

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave

Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing

Opportunity to work within a progressive oncology service

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