Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

recruitNet; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and Development Support

Defined Contribution

Pension Scheme

Maternity Leave

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment and is hiring a Staff Nurse - Cath Lab for our hospital client in Dublin. This is a full-time, permanent position.

As part of the Cath Lab team, you will deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care before, during and after cardiac catheterisation and interventional procedures; monitor patients; administer medications; and collaborate with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered as an RGN with the NMBI or eligible for registration.
• Post-registration acute hospital experience preferred, especially in Cardiology/CCU/ICU or ED.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterisation and interventional procedures.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures, including education, consent, and pre-procedure care.
• Assist cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team during catheterisation, PCI, pacemaker insertion and other invasive procedures.
• Monitor haemodynamic status, cardiac rhythm and vital signs; respond to changes or emergencies.
• Administer medications, IV therapies and conscious sedation per policies.
• Maintain sterile environment and follow infection prevention and radiation safety protocols.
• Document assessments, procedures, medications, and nursing interventions accurately.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure seamless patient care and outcomes.
• Participate in CPD, training and compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

ECG interpretation

Haemodynamic monitoring

Emergency response

Communication & teamwork

Education

Nursing degree / RN qualification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are Hiring a Staff Nurse - Cath Lab for our Hospital client in Dublin.

This is a full time, permanent

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients before, during, and after cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures, including assessment, patient education, consent verification, and pre-procedure care.
• Assist Cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team during cardiac catheterisation, angioplasty (PCI), pacemaker insertion, and other invasive cardiac procedures.
• Continuously monitor patients' haemodynamic status, cardiac rhythm, and vital signs, promptly identifying and responding to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and conscious sedation in accordance with hospital policies and medical directives.
• Maintain a sterile environment, ensure the safe handling of specialised equipment, and adhere to infection prevention and radiation safety protocols.
• Provide post-procedure care, including haemostasis management, monitoring for complications, pain management, and discharge education.
• Accurately document patient assessments, procedures, medications, and nursing interventions in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Collaborate effectively with cardiologists, nurses, radiographers, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, mandatory training, continuing professional development, and comply with hospital policies, health and safety regulations, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Registered as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or eligible for registration.
• Minimum 1-2 years of post-registration acute hospital nursing experience, with Cardiology, Coronary Care (CCU), Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, ICU, or Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment, ECG interpretation, haemodynamic monitoring, and emergency response skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills, with a commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Learning and Development Support
• Defined Contribution
• Pension Scheme
• Maternity Leave