Staff Nurse-Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Ward

recruitNet; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded private health insurance

Employer pension contributions

Relocation support

Subsidised parking

Educational grants and CPD

Excellent career progression

Discounted healthcare for employees &

family

Job summary

Staff Nurse vacancy in Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Ward in Dublin, Ireland. The role requires NMBI registration and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates based in Ireland, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa. The hospital offers professional development and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• NMBI registration and licence in good standing.
• Experience in caring for acute medical or cardiology patients is desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Willingness to rotate shifts, including nights and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in line with care plans and standards.
• Assess, monitor, document and evaluate patients, administer meds and escalate changes.
• Admissions, discharges and transfers with documentation and infection control.
• Develop competency in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic inpatient care.
• Collaborate with MDT, patients and families for coordinated care and education.
• Participate in quality improvement, audits and CPD initiatives.
• Support Nurse Manager and assist with risk management and complaints.
• Educate and mentor student nurses and new staff.
• Maintain professional competence through mandatory training and reviews.
• Adapt to service needs and support other departments.

Education

NMBI Registered General Nurse licence

Job description

Staff Nurse-Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Ward

Full time | recruitNet | Ireland

Posted On 07/10/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

D**

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse: Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Wardfor our client hospital in Dublin, Ireland .

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates based in Ireland, UK, Europe, Middle East, and South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in accordance with the nursing care plan, hospital policies, and NMBI professional standards.
• Assess, monitor, document, and evaluate patients' conditions, administering medications and treatments while promptly escalating any changes in clinical status.
• Perform patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and specialty nursing procedures, ensuring accurate documentation, infection prevention, and patient confidentiality.
• Develop competency in caring for Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, and acutely unwell medical patients within the required training and competency timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care and patient education.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, accreditation programmes, and the implementation of best practice standards.
• Support the Nurse Manager by communicating clinical issues, assisting with risk management and complaint resolution, and deputising when required.
• Contribute to the education, orientation, supervision, and professional development of student nurses, new staff, and colleagues within the clinical area.
• Maintain professional competence by attending mandatory training, participating in performance reviews, developing leadership skills, and engaging in continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting service needs, maintaining professional standards, adhering to hospital policies, and supporting other departments when required.

Requirements

• NMBI Registered General Nurse with an active licence in good standing.
• Recent and relevant experience in caring for acute medical or cardiology patients in an acute hospital setting is desirable.
• Strong interest in developing a career in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, or Acute Medical Nursing, with knowledge of relevant national nursing strategies.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating initiative, motivation, and a positive approach to patient care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, and time management skills, with flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights and on-call duties.
• Patient-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while treating patients, families, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Fully funded private health insurance
• Highly competitive salary package
• Employer pension contributions
• Relocation support
• Subsidised parking
• Educational grants and continuous professional development (CPD)
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family