Theatre Staff Nurse

FHLB Des Moines; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System in Dublin is seeking a Theatre Staff Nurse (full time) to join our Nursing team. You will provide care from admission to discharge within the theatre department, uphold policies, and maintain professional standards in line with hospital values.

The ideal candidate is a Registered General Nurse with theatre experience, holds Basic Life Support, and preferably Advanced Life Support. You will mentor staff, manage stock, and participate in accreditation efforts as part of a

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current registration in Ireland.
• Theatre nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• IT literacy and experience with hospital information systems is desirable.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.
• Advanced Life Support certification is advantageous where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care from admission to discharge within the theatre setting.
• Document care plans, assessments and daily notes accurately.
• Handover using ISBAR and communicate with the care team.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate medical records.
• Assist in stock control and ensure supplies are available.
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff; participate in best practice initiatives.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Theatre Nursing

Theatre experience

IT skills

Basic Life Support

Advanced Life Support

Education

Nursing registration

Tools

Q Pulse

Job description

Job Description Theatre Staff Nurse (full time)

Purpose of the Role

To work in collaboration with the Nursing team to ensure excellence in patient care through a well-educated and highly motivated team of carers and the effective and efficient use of resources. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Practice within policies and procedures, legal requirements, guidelines and standards as directed by the Nursing Department and NMBI.
• Be familiar with and practice within all policies, procedures and standards set out by the hospital.
• Provide effective and efficient nursing care by:
• Planning, implementing and evaluating care given to patients from admission to discharge and
• Completing nursing assessment care plan and other relevant documentation
• Report verbally and in writing, pertinent patient care information to appropriate nursing/medical staff and other clinical staff.
• Ensure all handover, reports and escalations are carried out using approved ISBAR handover tool.
• Liaise with and co-operate with other departments as required and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Ensure all documentation relating to patient is accurately maintained in the patient’s medical records in line with policy and procedures and the record kept in a confidential manner and using only approved abbreviations.
• Comply with the medications policy ensuring that regulations for the safekeeping and recording of scheduling drugs are adhered to at all times.
• Carries out IV Cannulation of patients according to hospital policy.
• Display a professional, courteous & caring liaison with patient and their relatives, staff and all other service users in line with the Bon Secours values.
• Function effectively and respond quickly and calmly in an emergency situation.
• Provide care with minimal supervision and takes charge of the department in the absence of the CNM II.
• Use discretion and decision making regarding patient care, referring appropriately to CNM II, Medical Staff or other disciplines.
• Follow appropriate lines of authority by discussing issues first with CNM II.
• Takes responsibility for stock control, ensuring adequate levels of required supplies are held on the department at all times.
• Mentor student nurses, new staff nurses and care assistants.
• Contributes to Nursing ‘Best Practice’ by assisting in identifying recurrent nursing problems and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Participate and co-operate with initiatives to maintain Hospital accreditation, including assisting with data collection.
• Deputise for the CNMs, as requested and plan/delegate staff workload in accordance with the needs of the Department.
• Ensure all adverse occurrences and/or difficulties concerning patients and staff are reported to CNM/Director of Nursing, documenting full details as per Hospital Policy.
• Ensure all adverse occurrences and /or difficulties concerning patients and staff are reported to CNM/Director of Nursing and recorded on Q Pulse, documenting full details as per Hospital Policy.
• Participate in Hospital’s Performance Review and Development System/Process.
• Monitor, report and, in association with the CNM II, take appropriate corrective action on matters which (a) may not be in keeping with acceptable standard, (b) may inhibit the efficient operation or damage the reputation of the Hospital
• Maintain own education records and participate in ongoing professional development/education.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources at all times.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required by the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Person Specification

• Be a Registered General Nurse
• Have completed a relevant Theatre Nursing course
• Have at least one years Theatre experience
• Have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary clinical environment
• IT Skills is desirable
• A current Basic Life Support certification is mandatory for all Nurses.
• Current Advanced Life Support Certification, if applicable to area of work.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 11TH SEPTEMBER 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer.

Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Contact

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Company Background

As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare.

Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves.

With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork.

Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.