Staff Nurse - Medical Surgical Inpatient Units

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Employer pension contributions

Relocation aid

Parking allowance

Education grants

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

recruitNet is seeking a Staff Nurse for Medical Surgical Inpatient Units in Dublin, Ireland. This permanent, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will hold NMBI registration (RGN) with at least 1 year surgical ward experience, and demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining patient safety and care standards.

Qualifications

• Current NMBI registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN).
• Minimum 1 year of surgical ward experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Flexible with internal rotations, night duties and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centred nursing care to assigned patients, working independently within professional standards and NMBI guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, take patient histories, identify care needs, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments safely per orders and hospital policies.
• Monitor and document patients' clinical status and responses to treatment.
• Maintain accurate, confidential nursing records in line with hospital policies.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of care.
• Support ward operations, rostering, equipment safety, and performance reviews.
• Supervise and delegate appropriate duties and participate in ongoing professional development.

Education

NMBI RG N (RN)

Job description

Staff Nurse - Medical Surgical Inpatient Units

Full time | recruitNet | Ireland

Posted On 07/09/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

D**

Job Description

Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Inpatient Units

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and international candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care services.

We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse –Medical Surgical Inpatient Units to join a leading hospital in Dublin, Ireland . This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse to work in a dynamic clinical environment delivering high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care to assigned patients, working independently within professional standards and NMBI guidelines.

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, take patient histories, identify care needs, and develop and implement appropriate nursing interventions.

Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with medical orders, hospital policies, and relevant nursing standards.

Monitor, assess, and document patients’ clinical condition, including changes in physiological status, symptoms, behaviours, and responses to treatment.

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential nursing and patient records in accordance with hospital policies and professional requirements.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of patient care and promptly report any changes in patient condition.

Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including aseptic and isolation procedures, while ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Provide patient and family education, promote understanding of care plans, and ensure patients’ dietary, personal, and individual needs are appropriately addressed.

Participate in ward operations, including staff communication, duty roster planning, equipment safety, complaint management, performance reviews, and rotation across specialties as required.

Support clinical leadership by supervising and delegating appropriate duties, deputising for the Clinical Coordinator when required, maintaining professional development, and completing mandatory training such as BLS and ACLS.

Requirements

Current NMBI registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN).

Minimum 1 year of surgical ward experience is preferred, with recent and relevant experience in an acute hospital setting.

Demonstrated ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Strong teamwork, motivation, initiative, and an innovative approach to nursing practice.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, concisely, and professionally.

Strong planning, organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing clinical demands effectively.

Flexible and adaptable approach to work, including internal rotations, rostering, night duty, and theatre on-call requirements.

Sound knowledge of current developments, best practices, and relevant national strategies within the specialised area of nursing.

Fully funded private health insurance

Highly competitive salary

Employer pension contributions

Relocation support

Subsidised parking

Educational grants

Continuous professional development opportunities

Excellent career progression opportunities

Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family