Recovery Transport Nurse - Pre/Post Op Care Expert

UPMC Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

ACES recognition programme

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

UPMC Ireland is seeking a Transport Nurse for the Recovery unit at the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin. This full-time contract role (28.5 hours per week) involves transporting patients between Recovery, Ward and Theatre areas, ensuring accurate handovers and maintaining patient safety throughout pre- and post-operative care.

Be a Registered Nurse eligible to register with An Bord Altranais; orthopaedic experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Nurse and eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.
• Orthopaedic course is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to inpatient wards from Recovery Room to Theatre check in area and back to ward.
• Ensure comprehensive handover is given at all times.
• Maintain patient identification and ensure safety before, during and after transport.
• Coordinate with Theatre and ward staff to ensure continuity of care and safe transfer.
• Provide direct patient care in pre-operative and post-operative settings and document accurately

Skills

Patient transport

Handover communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse (An Bord Altranais)

Orthopaedic course (desirable)

Job description

UPMC Ireland is seeking a Transport Nurse for the Recovery unit at the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin. This full-time contract role (28.5 hours per week) involves transporting patients between Recovery, Ward and Theatre areas, ensuring accurate handovers and maintaining patient safety throughout pre- and post-operative care.

Be a Registered Nurse eligible to register with An Bord Altranais; orthopaedic experience is desirable.