PACU Nursing Leader — Compassionate, Quality Care

Beacon Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hospital is seeking a CNM2 to lead the Post-Anaesthetic Care unit, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in the peri-operative environment. The CNM2 will oversee clinical practice, staff management, and budgeting while partnering with anaesthetists, surgeons and nursing colleagues.

You will drive quality improvement, ensure regulatory compliance (AORN/EU), mentor staff, participate in accreditation surveys, and foster a safe, well-equipped unit aligned with Beacon Hospital’s

Qualifications

• NMBI Registered General Nurse licence in good standing.
• Minimum of five years OR experience with two years progressive management.
• Must demonstrate teaching abilities, leadership, professional judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for PACU staff while supporting department goals.
• Monitors patient care processes in peri-operative environment and acts as patient advocate.
• Recruits and retains competent staff; monitors performance standards.
• Ensures safe equipment, adequate supplies, and efficient unit operations.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management programs.
• Monitors budget and staffing to optimize productivity.
• Maintains relationships with physicians, care providers and external agencies.
• Attends meetings and supports JCI accreditation prep.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Professional judgment

Education

NMBI Registered General Nurse licence

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Beacon Hospital is seeking a CNM2 to lead the Post-Anaesthetic Care unit, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in the peri-operative environment. The CNM2 will oversee clinical practice, staff management, and budgeting while partnering with anaesthetists, surgeons and nursing colleagues.

You will drive quality improvement, ensure regulatory compliance (AORN/EU), mentor staff, participate in accreditation surveys, and foster a safe, well-equipped unit aligned with Beacon Hospital’s