Saint John of God Hospital, an independent 183 bed acute psychiatric teaching hospital, is one of the leading European providers in mental healthcare treatment services. The Hospital currently provides specialist services for adults in psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance misuse, addictions, psychiatry of later life in addition to the specialist adolescent in-patient assessment and treatment unit, commissioned in August 2005.
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adolescent Mental Health (CNM2 - Permanent - Full time )
The Ginesa Suite at St John of God Hospital is a Tertiary National Referral service which Assesses and Treats Adolescents with a variety of Mental Health issues. The Clinical Nurse Specialist works as a pivotal member of the Multidisciplinary Adolescent Mental Health Team. The specialist practice will encompass a major clinical focus, which comprises of assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care given to young persons and their families in the hospital and outpatient setting.
Applicants are required to have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the various mental health disorders affecting young people and their families, together with knowledge and experience of the range of therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities available.
- The ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent leadership and management skills by demonstrating ability to co-ordinate and motivate staff in service delivery.
- Evidence of excellent leadership and facilitation and management skills
- Extensive clinical experience and expertise (a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in mental health services including a minimum of two years' experience in Adolescent Mental Health).
- A Level 8 post-registration National Qualifications Authority of Ireland major academic award relevant to the specialist area of Adolescent Mental Health.
A full job description is available on request from Sandra Bollard, HR Dept, 012771509 or by email:
Informal enquiries to Ms Cathy Shelley, Assistant Director of Nursing, on 01 2771463.
To apply, please forward full curriculum vitae to:
Sandra Bollard
Human Resources Department
Saint John of God Hospital
Stillorgan
Co Dublin.
Closing date: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Applications will be short-listed based on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.
Saint John of God Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.
