Staff Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

recruitNet; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Private Health Insurance

Starting Bonus / Relocation Support of

Employer Pension Contributions

Educational Support

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is recruiting a Staff Nurse in Dublin, Ireland to join a busy Intensive Care Unit. The role requires delivering patient-centred care within established care plans, monitoring and documenting patient progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold an NMBI Registered General Nurse licence, have critical care experience, and be flexible to shifts including nights and on-call.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMBI Registered General Nurse licence.
• Minimum 1 year of Critical Care experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; strong communication.
• Flexible to shifts, night duty, and on-call.
• Up-to-date knowledge of acute hospital nursing.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred nursing care in line with care plans and directives.
• Conduct patient assessments, including nursing history and ongoing evaluation.
• Monitor, record, and report patient conditions, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments following orders and policies.
• Manage admission, discharge and transfer procedures for patients.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of nursing care.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Participate in education and leadership by mentoring staff and training.

Skills

Nursing experience

Critical Care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Change management

Planning & time management

Empathy & patient care

Education

NMBI Registered General Nurse licence

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both Domestic and Overseas candidates across Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care settings.

We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit for our client hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centred nursing care in line with individual care plans and medical directives.
• Conduct patient assessments, including nursing history, diagnosis, and ongoing evaluation of care needs and outcomes.
• Monitor, record, and report patient conditions, identifying changes and adjusting interventions as required.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, following physician orders and hospital policies.
• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures, supporting patients in daily care activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of all nursing care and patient interactions.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, aseptic techniques, and hospital safety protocols.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, communicating updates and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support clinical quality, audit, and risk management processes while adhering to professional standards (NMBI guidelines).
• Contribute to education and leadership by mentoring staff, participating in training, and promoting patient and family education.

Requirements

• NMBI Registered General Nurse licence
• Minimum 1 year Critical Care experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Self-motivated with an innovative and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely
• Understanding of change management principles
• Good planning, organisational, and time management skills
• Flexible to work rotations, night duty, and on-call schedules
• Recent and relevant experience in a specialised area within an acute hospital setting
• Up-to-date knowledge of developments in the specialised field
• Awareness of national healthcare strategies relevant to nursing care
• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong focus on quality patient care
• Ability to treat patients, families, and colleagues with empathy, dignity, and respect

Benefits

• Fully Funded Private Health Insurance
• Starting Bonus / Relocation Support of up to €5,000
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Educational Support