Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology Theatre

recruitNet; Limerick; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay and great working conditions

Immediate Start

Full-time Permanent

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is recruiting a Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology Theatre for a leading hospital in Limerick, Ireland. The role is full-time at 37.5 hours per week with a specified purpose.

Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality ophthalmic nursing care, maintaining accurate records, and working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and excellent clinical care. The successful candidate will hold NMBI registration or be eligible and have 1–2 years of acute

Qualifications

• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the NMBI General Nurse Division.
• Minimum 1–2 years post-registration in an acute care setting.
• Postgraduate ophthalmology qualification is desirable.
• Experience in specialised clinical areas is essential.
• Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning.
• Understanding of current nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Experience with clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection policies.
• Professional communication with colleagues and hospital departments.
• Commitment to Care, Compassion and Commitment; hospital values.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients undergoing ophthalmic procedures and deliver high-quality nursing care per hospital policies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Deliver patient-centred care while collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Ensure a safe, clean clinical environment and patient safety.
• Act as scrub, circulating, or anaesthetic nurse in the operating theatre with leadership.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and best practices.
• Complete safety checks and document per procedures.
• Collaborate with ophthalmic surgeons to prepare theatres and instruments.
• Demonstrate ophthalmology-specific nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Report faults in clinical equipment promptly and arrange maintenance.

Skills

Nursing care

Infection control

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

NMBI General Nurse Registration

Postgraduate Ophthalmology qualification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in relocating qualified healthcare professionals throughout Ireland and internationally. We support candidates through every stage of the recruitment process, including professional registration, job placement, visa applications, and employment permit processing.

We are currently recruiting a Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology Theatre to join a leading hospital in Limerick, Ireland .

Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology Employment Type: Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Specified Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients undergoing ophthalmic procedures and plan, deliver, and accurately document high-quality nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
  
• Ensure all patient records and clinical documentation are completed accurately and maintained in line with hospital guidelines.
  
• Deliver patient-centred care while collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive clinical environment that promotes patient safety and wellbeing.
  
• Perform effectively within the operating theatre as a scrub, circulating, or anaesthetic nurse, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
  
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, ensuring best practices are consistently followed.
  
• Complete all required safety checks thoroughly and document them accurately in accordance with hospital procedures.
  
• Collaborate closely with ophthalmic surgeons to prepare the operating theatre, position patients safely, and ensure the availability of appropriate instruments and equipment.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of the specialised nursing care required for ophthalmology patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
  
• Operate clinical equipment safely and efficiently, reporting faults or maintenance issues promptly through the appropriate channels.
  
• Monitor and manage clinical supplies, assisting with stock control while promoting the efficient use of resources.
  
• Respond confidently and effectively during emergency situations, providing appropriate clinical support.
  
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the Consultant, Anaesthetist, or Senior Nursing Management when necessary.
  
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with all data protection and privacy regulations.
  
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues and other hospital departments to ensure seamless patient care.
  
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical care pathways, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
  

Requirements

• Be registered, or eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
  
• Have a minimum of 1–2 years of post-registration experience in an acute care setting.
  
• Postgraduate clinical qualification in Ophthalmology is desirable.
  
• Previous nursing experience in specialised clinical areas is essential.
  
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) and a commitment to lifelong learning.
  
• Possess a broad understanding of current nursing research and evidence-based practices relevant to clinical care.
  
• Have experience participating in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of clinical standards.
  
• Promote and uphold a culture of Care, Compassion, and Commitment, reflecting the core values of the hospital system.
  
• Top pay and great working conditions
  
• Immediate Start, Full-time Permanent