Registered/Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care
Permanent Part-Time Position – 19 Hours per Week
Applications are invited for the position of Registered/Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care on a permanent part-time basis (19 hours per week).
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, skilled and compassionate nurse who will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in delivering specialist palliative care services to patients and families.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualised evidence-based care plans.
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Demonstrate advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and nursing management skills in the care of patients with complex palliative care needs.
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Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, holistic and patient-centred care.
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Provide education and support to patients, families and healthcare staff in relation to symptom management, treatment options and end-of-life care.
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Promote best practice through clinical leadership, audit, research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
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Contribute to service development and quality improvement within the palliative care service.
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Participate in the teaching, support and assessment of junior staff and nursing students.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
The Successful Candidate Will Possess
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Be registered as a Registered General Nurse on the active register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
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Be registered as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner on the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Division of the NMBI Register or be actively working towards registration.
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Demonstrate practice in line with the six domains of competence as defined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017).
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Have a minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in palliative care, preferably in an advanced practice or specialist role.
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Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in the nursing management of patients with complex palliative care needs.
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Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
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Demonstrate the ability to work independently and make clinical decisions in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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Have a strong commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
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Possess intermediate IT skills.
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Experience in education, teaching and mentorship is desirable.
Applications by way of covering letter together with a copy of current Curriculum Vitae should be submitted via Workday. Please visit www.bonsecours.ie/group/careers
Informal enquiries to: Breda Moriarty, Bons Secours, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Closing date for applications: 19th June 2026
Applications may also be sourced from existing CVs on file and referrals.
Please note that a panel may be formed for future vacancies which may arise within the Hospital.
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