candiate advanced nurse practitioner/registered advanced nurse practitioner Medical Oncology Ne ...
Posted 4 days 22 hours ago by Beaumont Hospital
80 000,00 € - 100 000,00 € Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Description
Overview Post Title:
Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (CANP)/ Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (CANP/RANP) - Medical Oncology Neuro-Oncology Service (MONOS)
Post Status:
Permanent
Department:
Medical Oncology Department, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre
Location:
The successful candidate will be a core contributor within the Medical Oncology Department. The cANP/RANP-MONOS will be based within Beaumont Hospital, with the ability to practice across: 1) the Medical Oncology Suite in the Outpatient Department, 2) the Oncology Day Unit, 3) the Inpatient service, and 4) within the consult service. Beaumont Hospital is located with the HSE Dublin and North East health region. It is an OECI-accredited cancer centre and a designated centre for oncology and palliative care.
Reports to:
The cANP/RANP-MONOS:Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing. Line manged by the Directorate Nurse Manager Medical 1.
Is clinically accountable to the Consultant Medical Oncologists in Beaumont Hospital.
Salary:
Appointment will be made on the Candidate ANP salary scale (€70,025 - €79,081) or the Registered ANP salary scale (€70,701 - €87,250) at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Hours of work:
Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Closing Date:
Friday 8th August
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Details of Service
The Medical Oncology Department at Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre provides oncology care for the full spectrum of cancers as one of the 8 designated cancer centres nationally and as the main OECI-certified cancer centre within the HSE Dublin and North East health regions.The Medical Oncology Service provides general oncology care to the local population, in addition to specialised neuro-oncology care on a regional and national level.The service continues to adapt to the growing population of Ireland, the associated increase in people living with a cancer diagnosis, in addition to the growing expectations of the population in relation to their oncology care needs.As the service continues to grow it is expected that the service will transition to a soon to be developed Cancer Quarter on the campus of Beaumont. This will be associated with a transition from the current location to an integrated clinic, day unit, acute care area, holistic allied health therapy, and an embedded oncology pharmacy.Such a structure will allow for more efficient care, group support for staff members and thereby improve the quality of care provided. It will also provide the structural needs of a modern oncology service.The cANP/RANP-MONOS will integrate and work alongside the Consultant Medical Oncologists practicing Neuro-Oncology, in addition to the non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs). Medical Oncology Neuro-Oncology Service practices falls outside the scope of established practice requirements for the specialties of neurology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology and general medical oncology. The cANP/RANP-MONOS role recognises this fact and will act as a catalyst to further explore novel and creative approaches to enhance patient care in conjunction with the current service.
Service Mission, Vision and Values
To deliver patient / family focused care for those with primary brain tumours, with particular focus on the higher grade, aggressive tumours. This care will centre on education, patient care (acute and planned), service improvements, communication and collaboration, promoting professionalism. Thereby the lives of these patients and their families can be supported through the challenging times of both disease and treatment-related events, preparing for the anticipated decline in physical, cognitive, or combination of these elements associated with brain tumours.
The post holder will collaborate and liaise with the NCCP on strategic goals including those set out in the National Cancer Strategy through working groups and other approaches to implementation.
Clinical Indemnity
Clinical Indemnity arrangements for the post and service are provided by the States Claim Agency's Clinical Indemnity Scheme; the cANP/RANP-MONOS will work within defined and agreed scope of practice and in accordance with approved policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines (PPGs) and established clinical supervision arrangements.
Key Working Relationships to include, but not limited to:Director of NursingDirectorate Nurse ManagerClinical Nurse ManagercANP/RANPs and other nursing gradesNurse Practice Development Co-ordinatorPrescribing site Co-ordinator(s)Medical colleagues Interprofessional colleagues Patients/service users/families and/or carersNursing and Midwifery Board of IrelandEducation BodiesNursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit Centres of Nursing and Midwifery EducationNational Clinical and Integrated Care ProgrammeNational Clinical Leadership CentreOther relevant statutory and non-statutory organisations
Clinical Supervision
The cANP/RANP-MONOS engages in ongoing clinical supervision per a Memorandum of Understanding. The structure, process and outcome of clinical supervision must be explicit.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS maintains a record of clinical supervision / professional practice portfolio.
Responsibilities Purpose of the Post
An overview of the Medical Oncology Neuro-Oncology Service (MONOS)
The Medical Oncology Neuro-Oncology Service (MONOS) focuses on the care provision for patients with malignant primary brain tumours, under going treatment within the Medical Oncology Service. This includes attendance and review of MDM discussions, liaising with referring neurosurgical teams, assessment of the medical needs of these patients and their comorbidities, contributing to the treatment decisions, ordering appropriate investigations including radiology, implementation of the crafted treatment plan, performing the subsequent treatment response assessments, supporting patients and families, preparing them for the current and future challenges related to disease- and treatment-effects, and liaising with allied health professionals and palliative care services. These activities are focused on providing the abilitiy for patients with malignant brain tumours to experience the best lived experience possible for the remainder of their lives.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS, in conjunction with the cANP/RANP-AOS (acute oncology service), will be pivotal in providing a greater non-ED direct access route for patients with malignant brain tumours who require review. The service will be well placed to link with the MDT and community services as outlined in the Sláintecare strategy.
Purpose of the post
The advanced practice service (cANP/RANP-MONOS) is provided by nurses who practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert advanced practitioners. The overall purpose of the service is to provide safe, timely, evidence-based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level. This involves undertaking and documenting complete episodes of patient care, which include comprehensively assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating and discharging patients by collaboratively agreed local policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines and/or service level agreements/ memoranda of understanding.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS demonstrates advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and complex decision-making abilities.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS practices in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives Incorporating the Scope of Practice and Professional Guidance (NMBI, 2025), Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017), and the Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland (Department of Health, 2016).
The cANP/RANP-MONOS service provides clinical leadership and professional scholarship in the delivery of optimal nursing services. It informs the development of evidence-based health policy at local, regional, and national levels.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS contributes to nursing research that shapes and advances nursing practice, education, and health care policy at the local, national, and international levels.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
The cANP/RANP-MONOS practices to a higher level of capability across six domains of competence as defined by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017).
The six domains of competence are as follows:
Domain 1: Professional Values and Conduct
Standard 1
The cANP/RANP-MONOS will apply ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to individuals and populations by:
Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (CANP)/ Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (CANP/RANP) - Medical Oncology Neuro-Oncology Service (MONOS)
Post Status:
Permanent
Department:
Medical Oncology Department, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre
Location:
The successful candidate will be a core contributor within the Medical Oncology Department. The cANP/RANP-MONOS will be based within Beaumont Hospital, with the ability to practice across: 1) the Medical Oncology Suite in the Outpatient Department, 2) the Oncology Day Unit, 3) the Inpatient service, and 4) within the consult service. Beaumont Hospital is located with the HSE Dublin and North East health region. It is an OECI-accredited cancer centre and a designated centre for oncology and palliative care.
Reports to:
The cANP/RANP-MONOS:Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing. Line manged by the Directorate Nurse Manager Medical 1.
Is clinically accountable to the Consultant Medical Oncologists in Beaumont Hospital.
Salary:
Appointment will be made on the Candidate ANP salary scale (€70,025 - €79,081) or the Registered ANP salary scale (€70,701 - €87,250) at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Hours of work:
Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Closing Date:
Friday 8th August
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Details of Service
The Medical Oncology Department at Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre provides oncology care for the full spectrum of cancers as one of the 8 designated cancer centres nationally and as the main OECI-certified cancer centre within the HSE Dublin and North East health regions.The Medical Oncology Service provides general oncology care to the local population, in addition to specialised neuro-oncology care on a regional and national level.The service continues to adapt to the growing population of Ireland, the associated increase in people living with a cancer diagnosis, in addition to the growing expectations of the population in relation to their oncology care needs.As the service continues to grow it is expected that the service will transition to a soon to be developed Cancer Quarter on the campus of Beaumont. This will be associated with a transition from the current location to an integrated clinic, day unit, acute care area, holistic allied health therapy, and an embedded oncology pharmacy.Such a structure will allow for more efficient care, group support for staff members and thereby improve the quality of care provided. It will also provide the structural needs of a modern oncology service.The cANP/RANP-MONOS will integrate and work alongside the Consultant Medical Oncologists practicing Neuro-Oncology, in addition to the non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs). Medical Oncology Neuro-Oncology Service practices falls outside the scope of established practice requirements for the specialties of neurology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology and general medical oncology. The cANP/RANP-MONOS role recognises this fact and will act as a catalyst to further explore novel and creative approaches to enhance patient care in conjunction with the current service.
Service Mission, Vision and Values
To deliver patient / family focused care for those with primary brain tumours, with particular focus on the higher grade, aggressive tumours. This care will centre on education, patient care (acute and planned), service improvements, communication and collaboration, promoting professionalism. Thereby the lives of these patients and their families can be supported through the challenging times of both disease and treatment-related events, preparing for the anticipated decline in physical, cognitive, or combination of these elements associated with brain tumours.
The post holder will collaborate and liaise with the NCCP on strategic goals including those set out in the National Cancer Strategy through working groups and other approaches to implementation.
Clinical Indemnity
Clinical Indemnity arrangements for the post and service are provided by the States Claim Agency's Clinical Indemnity Scheme; the cANP/RANP-MONOS will work within defined and agreed scope of practice and in accordance with approved policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines (PPGs) and established clinical supervision arrangements.
Key Working Relationships to include, but not limited to:Director of NursingDirectorate Nurse ManagerClinical Nurse ManagercANP/RANPs and other nursing gradesNurse Practice Development Co-ordinatorPrescribing site Co-ordinator(s)Medical colleagues Interprofessional colleagues Patients/service users/families and/or carersNursing and Midwifery Board of IrelandEducation BodiesNursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit Centres of Nursing and Midwifery EducationNational Clinical and Integrated Care ProgrammeNational Clinical Leadership CentreOther relevant statutory and non-statutory organisations
Clinical Supervision
The cANP/RANP-MONOS engages in ongoing clinical supervision per a Memorandum of Understanding. The structure, process and outcome of clinical supervision must be explicit.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS maintains a record of clinical supervision / professional practice portfolio.
Responsibilities Purpose of the Post
An overview of the Medical Oncology Neuro-Oncology Service (MONOS)
The Medical Oncology Neuro-Oncology Service (MONOS) focuses on the care provision for patients with malignant primary brain tumours, under going treatment within the Medical Oncology Service. This includes attendance and review of MDM discussions, liaising with referring neurosurgical teams, assessment of the medical needs of these patients and their comorbidities, contributing to the treatment decisions, ordering appropriate investigations including radiology, implementation of the crafted treatment plan, performing the subsequent treatment response assessments, supporting patients and families, preparing them for the current and future challenges related to disease- and treatment-effects, and liaising with allied health professionals and palliative care services. These activities are focused on providing the abilitiy for patients with malignant brain tumours to experience the best lived experience possible for the remainder of their lives.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS, in conjunction with the cANP/RANP-AOS (acute oncology service), will be pivotal in providing a greater non-ED direct access route for patients with malignant brain tumours who require review. The service will be well placed to link with the MDT and community services as outlined in the Sláintecare strategy.
Purpose of the post
The advanced practice service (cANP/RANP-MONOS) is provided by nurses who practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert advanced practitioners. The overall purpose of the service is to provide safe, timely, evidence-based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level. This involves undertaking and documenting complete episodes of patient care, which include comprehensively assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating and discharging patients by collaboratively agreed local policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines and/or service level agreements/ memoranda of understanding.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS demonstrates advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and complex decision-making abilities.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS practices in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives Incorporating the Scope of Practice and Professional Guidance (NMBI, 2025), Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017), and the Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland (Department of Health, 2016).
The cANP/RANP-MONOS service provides clinical leadership and professional scholarship in the delivery of optimal nursing services. It informs the development of evidence-based health policy at local, regional, and national levels.
The cANP/RANP-MONOS contributes to nursing research that shapes and advances nursing practice, education, and health care policy at the local, national, and international levels.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
The cANP/RANP-MONOS practices to a higher level of capability across six domains of competence as defined by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017).
The six domains of competence are as follows:
- Professional Values and Conduct
- Clinical-Decision Making
- Knowledge and Cognitive Competences
- Communication and Interpersonal Competences
- Management and Team Competences
- Leadership and Professional Scholarship Competences
Domain 1: Professional Values and Conduct
Standard 1
The cANP/RANP-MONOS will apply ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to individuals and populations by:
- Demonstrating accountability and responsibility for professional practice as a lead healthcare professional providing care for patients in the MONOS nursing service