Endoscopy Nurse

Step into a busy, well-supported endoscopy unit inMullingar where your specialist skills will make an immediate difference to patient care. This temporary role offers a focused assignment in a modern clinical environment, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

About the Role:

As a Temporary Endoscopy Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. You will support safe, efficient patient flow through the unit, from pre-assessment to recovery, while maintaining high standards of infection control and clinical documentation. Your expertise will help ensure a smooth service and a positive experience for patients during a time of increased demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare endoscopy rooms, equipment, and supplies in line with unit protocols and infection prevention standards
• Admit, assess, and prepare patients for endoscopic procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and consent checks
• Assist the endoscopist during procedures, including scope handling, specimen collection, and monitoring patient status
• Provide safe recovery care post-procedure, monitoring patients and escalating any concerns promptly
• Administer prescribed medications and sedation within scope of practice and local policies
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and contribute to audit and quality improvement activities
• Support decontamination and reprocessing of endoscopy equipment according to guidelines
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient throughput and minimal delays

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a nurse in an endoscopy or related acute care setting
• Current registration as a Nurse with the relevant professional body (e.g. NMBI or equivalent)
• Demonstrated competence in assisting with endoscopic procedures and managing patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, decontamination, and endoscope reprocessing practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities safely
• Excellent observation, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Flexibility to work across different shifts as required by the service

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures
• Previous experience in a temporary, agency, or locum nursing capacity
• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems used in endoscopy units
• Participation in endoscopy accreditation or quality programmes

Qualifications:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or equivalent nursing qualification
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or eligibility to register
• Post-registration course or CPD in endoscopy nursing or gastroenterology nursing (preferred)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to acute or endoscopy nursing