Staff Nurse - Theatre (Perioperative, Orthopaedic)

Staff Nurse - Theatre (Perioperative, Orthopaedic)

Full time recruitNet Ireland

Posted On 21/07/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Westmeath

State/Province Westmeath

Westmeath

Job Description

Registered Staff Nurse - Theatre Services (Orthopaedics) for a hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to orthopaedic patients
• Prepare and support patients before and after orthopaedic procedures
• Monitor patients' clinical condition and respond appropriately to changes
• Assist consultants and theatre teams during orthopaedic procedures where required
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and patient records
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are maintained
• Promote patient dignity, safety, and comfort at all times
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Adhere to hospital policies, NMBI guidelines, and best practice standards

Qualifications

• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-registration nursing experience, including at least 1 year in perioperative nursing or a related specialty.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in scrub, anaesthetic, recovery, or a combination of perioperative roles, with exposure to both elective and emergency surgical procedures.
• Strong clinical, organisational, and administrative skills with the ability to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based perioperative care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary theatre team.
• Proven commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintaining professional competence through ongoing education and training.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHRs), theatre management systems, and clinical documentation platforms is desirable.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, infection prevention and control, patient safety standards, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality throughout the perioperative journey.
• Must maintain annual NMBI registration, possess good character and health, and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced theatre environment.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working environment