Part-Time Nurse - Orthopaedic & Post-Surgery Care

Bon Secours Health System Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway in Ireland is seeking a Staff Nurse (Potel Ward) on a permanent part‑time basis (23 hours/week). The role focuses on delivering high-quality orthopaedic and acute post-surgery nursing care, underpinned by evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates will be RGN qualified with NMBI registration, strong teamwork and communication skills, and a flexible mindset to rotate between day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years nursing experience post-registration preferred.
• Experience in Orthopaedic/Surgical nursing is advantageous.
• Able to work as part of a team and be personally and professionally accountable for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard nursing care to patients.
• Apply the nursing process and clinical judgement in patient care.
• Administer medicines, IV drugs, blood products and controlled drugs per policy.
• Record and monitor patient status and report adverse events or errors.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
• Follow infection control guidelines and manage medical waste as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

RGN qualification

NMBI registration

Job description

Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway in Ireland is seeking a Staff Nurse (Potel Ward) on a permanent part‑time basis (23 hours/week). The role focuses on delivering high-quality orthopaedic and acute post-surgery nursing care, underpinned by evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates will be RGN qualified with NMBI registration, strong teamwork and communication skills, and a flexible mindset to rotate between day and night shifts.