Staff Nurse Surgical

recruitNet; Leinster; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

CPD opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Staff Nurse – Surgical for a hospital in Westmeath, Ireland. The role is full-time and permanent, focusing on perioperative patient care in a surgical setting.

You will deliver evidence-based nursing care, support patients and families, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. Relevant NMBI registration is required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMBI in good standing.
• Minimum three years post-registration experience, surgical or acute care preferred.
• Evidence of CPD and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to surgical patients and manage perioperative care.
• Support patients and families, involve them in care planning and discharge.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records and use electronic health systems.
• Maintain NMBI registration and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Nursing skills

CPD commitment

Teamwork

Communication

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

NMBI registration

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Hospital information system

Job description

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

We are urgently seeking a Staff Nurse – Surgical for a hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to surgical patients, prioritising safety, dignity, and comfort, while monitoring, assessing, and promptly escalating concerns. Assist with pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery, including administering medications, treatments, and providing patient education.
  
• Provide clear information and emotional support to patients and their families, involving them in care planning and discharge preparation. Work effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care and actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
  
• Adhere to professional standards, hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and engage in audits, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives. Participate in continuous professional development, ward-based teaching, mentoring of students, and induction of new staff.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to manage clinical and administrative duties, maintaining accurate records and using electronic health systems effectively.
  
• Maintain live NMBI registration, be in good health, and of good character to ensure the ability to provide efficient and regular service.
  
• Possess a minimum of three years post-registration experience, including at least one year in surgical or acute care, with involvement in clinical audits or patient safety projects. Exhibit clinical excellence, sound judgment, effective communication, compassion, empathy, and promote teamwork, shared learning, and a positive ward culture.
  

Requirements

• Must be registered the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland's Register of Nurses & Midwives
  
• Hold a minimum of three years of full-time experience following registration, or a total of three years of full-time experience following registration, of which one year must be in a specialty or related field.
  
• Possess the administrative and clinical skills necessary to carry out the duties of the position effectively
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required of candidates.
  
• Sign on Bonus
  
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
  
• Supportive, collaborative working environment