Staff Nurse(Endoscopy )Specific Purpose

Bon Secours Health System; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway is seeking a Staff Nurse (Endoscopy) to deliver high-standard nursing care across paediatric to elderly patients. The role requires RGN registration with NMBI, and the nurse will rotate between day shifts within a busy endoscopy setting.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills, capable of professional accountability, and adaptable to endoscopy/flexible cystoscopy procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Be registered, or eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the NMBI.
• RGN qualification and NMBI registration.
• Experience in Endoscopy or Flexible Cystoscopy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out nursing care and treatments to a high standard.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Administer medicines, IV drugs and blood products according to policy; monitor and document outcomes.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and manage waste according to policy.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Rotational shifts

Education

RGN qualification

NMBI registration

Job description

Staff Nurse (Endoscopy) Specific Purpose 37.5 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse (Endoscopy) to join the Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway. Ireland’s Largest Private Healthcare provider

Job Purpose:

Staff nurses (Endoscopy) are responsible for providing a high standard of nursing care to patients, the application of the nursing process and the scientific knowledge, judgement and technical skills of professional nursing in delivering care to patient population of paediatric through to the elderly

Ideal Candidate:

Ability to work as part of a team providing a quality service

Personally, and professionally accountable for patient care.

RGN qualification and NMBI registration.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Flexible approach to work patterns as the post holder will be required to rotate between days.

Desirable previous nursing experience working in Endoscopy/Flexible Cystoscopy procedures.

Essential 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]

Have nursing experience post-registration preferably in surgical areas.

Experience & Responsibility:

Carries out nursing care and treatments to the highest possible standard according to agreed Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care based on the nursing process approach and maintains appropriate records. Implements discharge planning based on patient care needs.

Administer medicines, IV drugs, /blood products and controlled drugs according to agreed policies. Records and monitors patients post administration according to policy and reports any adverse events or medication errors.

Adheres to Best Practice Guidelines in controlling infection and reports/manage infections as dictated by policy and work closely with Infection Control Nurse. Handles and correctly disposes of medical waste as per hospital policy.

Closing date for applications:

Monday –10th August 2026

Informal Enquires to: Trish Murphy [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.