Theatre Nurse – Endoscopy & Scrub | Flexible Hours

UPMC Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid maternity and paternity

Pension plan

Critical illness cover

Job summary

UPMC Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny is seeking a Theatre Staff Nurse to join our Anaesthetics and Recovery team on an 11-month fixed-term contract. The role requires current NMBI registration, BLS training, and at least 2 years of theatre nursing experience.

Responsibilities include participating in anaesthetics, scrub and circulating duties, endoscopy support, and ensuring high standards of patient care and safety in a busy theatre environment.

Qualifications

• Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept by NMBI or be entitled to be so registered.
• Basic Life Support Training.
• 2 years Theatre Nursing experience.
• A relevant Theatre qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in anaesthetics, scrub, and circulating duties as required.
• Endoscopy: prepare equipment, assist in procedures, and ensure smooth unit operations.
• Scrub/Circulating: provide nursing care for surgical patients and assist consultants.
• Maintain aseptic technique and supervise junior staff to ensure patient safety and care quality.

Skills

Theatre Nursing experience

Basic Life Support Training

Education

NMBI General Division registration

Basic Life Support Training

Job description

UPMC Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny is seeking a Theatre Staff Nurse to join our Anaesthetics and Recovery team on an 11-month fixed-term contract. The role requires current NMBI registration, BLS training, and at least 2 years of theatre nursing experience.

Responsibilities include participating in anaesthetics, scrub and circulating duties, endoscopy support, and ensuring high standards of patient care and safety in a busy theatre environment.