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

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualised evidence-based care plans.
Demonstrate advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and nursing management skills in the care of patients with complex palliative care needs.
Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, holistic and patient-centred care.
Provide education and support to patients, families and healthcare staff in relation to symptom management, treatment options and end-of-life care.
Promote best practice through clinical leadership, audit, research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Contribute to service development and quality improvement within the palliative care service.
Participate in the teaching, support and assessment of junior staff and nursing students.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

Be registered as a Registered General Nurse on the active register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Be registered as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner on the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Division of the NMBI Register or be actively working towards registration.
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).
Have a minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in palliative care, preferably in an advanced practice or specialist role.
Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in the nursing management of patients with complex palliative care needs.
Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and make clinical decisions in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Have a strong commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
Possess intermediate IT skills.
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.

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

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