Staff Nurse - Cardiology

Bon Secours Health System; Limerick; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System in Ireland is seeking a Registered General Nurse for Cardiology to join a fast-paced interventional lab. You will care for patients undergoing angiograms, angioplasties and EP procedures, from pre-assessment to post-procedure recovery.

The role requires 1–2 years in cardiology or acute care, with Cath Lab experience desirable. A registered or eligible nurse is required, and the team emphasizes infection control and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role, with a focus on cardiology or acute care nursing.
• Experience in cardiac catheterization lab (Cath Lab) or interventional cardiology is desirable.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in interventional cardiology nursing is desirable.
• Experience in monitoring and managing patients undergoing invasive cardiology procedures is desirable.
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care to patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout their experience.
• Promote patient-focused care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Monitor patients pre-procedure, during the procedure, and post-procedure, assessing vital signs and changes in condition.
• Prepare patients for procedures, informing and addressing any concerns.
• Demonstrate safe infection control practices.
• Assist in preparing and managing the cath lab and equipment, ensuring sterility.
• Liaise with CNMs/Consultants regarding clinical complications/concerns.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and scope of practice per NMBI guidelines.
• Stay aware of quality issues relevant to nursing delivery (e.g., JCI & HIQA).

Skills

Cardiology nursing

Cath Lab exposure

Education

Be registered or eligible in NMBI General Nurse Division

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity!

Registered General Nurse - Cardiology

Full-time (30 hours per week/37.5 hours per week) | Permanent |

Remuneration: €38,166.00 - €56,032.00 dependent on relevant experience.

The Purpose of This Role:

The Staff Nurse in Cardiology will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing cardiology procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties and Electrical Physiology (EP). This role involves supporting patients throughout their procedure journey, from preparation and monitoring during the intervention to post-procedure recovery. The Staff Nurse will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while adhering to best practice guidelines and hospital protocols.

Candidate Criteria:

Qualifications

• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI]

Experience

• At least 1-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role, with a particular focus on cardiology or acute care nursing.
• Experience working in a cardiac catheterization lab (Cath Lab) or in interventional cardiology. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in interventional cardiology nursing. (Desirable)
• Experience in monitoring and managing patients undergoing invasive cardiology procedures. (Desirable)
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (Desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on nursing care to patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout their experience.
• Promote patient focused approach to care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Monitor patients pre-procedure, during the procedure, and post-procedure, assessing vital signs and identifying any changes in condition.
• Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring they are fully informed about their treatment and addressing any concerns they may have.
• Demonstrating safe and effective infection control practices.
• Assist in the management and preparation of the catheterization lab and equipment for procedures, ensuring everything is sterile and ready for use.
• Liaise with CNMs/Consultants regarding any clinical complications/concerns
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• To be accountable for his/her own clinical practice, maintaining and improving professional knowledge, competence and scope of professional practice, in accordance with NMBI.
• Maintain awareness of national, professional and local quality issues relevant to the delivery of nursing services, for example, JCI & HIQA.

If you're a motivated and enthusiastic nurse with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you!

Panel: A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

Informal Inquiries: Ms Teslin Joseph (Clinical Nurse Manager 2) [e-mail]

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please let us know.