Staff Nurse - Critical Care

Bon Secours Health System Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System Ireland is recruiting a Staff Nurse - Critical Care for our new Limerick hospital. The role focuses on holistic, patient-centered care, supporting the nursing team under the Clinical Nurse Manager 2.

You will develop clinical expertise, leadership, and teaching skills through practice and ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate will be registered with NMBI and have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a flexible approach to shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Division of the live register of nurses kept by the NMBI.
• Coronary or intensive Care Qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience essential in an acute setting.
• Experience in ICU/CCU/HDU setting desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to work patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care to patients undergoing cardiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Promote patient-focused care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Provide care to critically unwell patients.
• Monitor patients post-procedure, assessing vital signs and changes in condition.
• Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring they are informed about their treatment.
• Demonstrating safe infection control practices.
• Carry out nursing care to a high standard relevant to the specialty and hospital policies.
• Be familiar with safe use of equipment and respond effectively in emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Education

NMBI registration

Job description

Bon Secours Health System has a rich history in Limerick, beginning with the acquisition of Barringtons Hospital on George’s Quay in 2017. While the site has served the community well, its limitations led to our vision for a new, state-of-the-art facility to better serve the growing healthcare needs of the region.

In 2021, we took the next step towards this vision by breaking ground on the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick in Towlerton, Ballysimon, with an investment of €190 million. This new hospital is now open and provides advanced medical and surgical care in a modern, sustainable setting.

As part of Ireland’s largest private hospital group, Bon Secours Health System operates across the country, with over 4,000 staff members and a commitment to delivering compassionate, world-class healthcare. This new hospital in Limerick forms a key part of our ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients. The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, from cardiology to ophthalmology, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare provision in the Mid-West.

We are still recruiting exceptional people to join our team as we continue to expand our services at our new state-of-the-art hospital.

Staff Nurse - Critical Care (Permanent Full Time/Part Time positions also considered)

We are pleased to invite applications for the position of Staff Nurse - Critical Care - Registered General Nurse for the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick.

Job Purpose

The Staff Nurse - Critical Care will provide holistic, person-centered care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users. They will share responsibility with the nursing team for the management of nursing care and the patient’s environment under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager 2. They will develop clinical expertise, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice and to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility.

Ideal Candidate

• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Coronary or intensive Care Qualification is desirable but not essential
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience essential in an acute setting
• Experience, in ICU / CCU or HDU setting desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Appropriate clinical skills with evidence of continuing professional development
• Flexible approach to work patterns.

Responsibilities And Experience

• Provide hands-on nursing care to patients undergoing cardiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout their experience
• Promote patient focused approach to care in collaboration with the health care team
• Provide Care to Critically unwell patients
• Monitor patients 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.
• Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard relevant to the speciality and in line with hospital policies and clinical guidelines.
• Be familiar with and demonstrate understanding of how to use equipment safely and effectively.
• Function efficiently and effectively in an emergency situation. To have core knowledge of Radiation Safety where applicable.

Essential Qualifications

• Registration in the General Division of the live register of nurses kept by the NMBI
• A Panel will be formed from which future Vacancies may be filled.

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