Accident & Emergency department nurse

Step into a fast-paced A&E department where your clinical expertise and rapid decision-making genuinely influence patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to join a committed team in Mullingar, providing high-quality emergency care and ensuring patients are assessed, prioritised, and treated efficiently during a temporary assignment.

About the Role:

You will play a central role in delivering frontline nursing care within the Accident & Emergency department, focusing on safe, timely triage and patient management. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help maintain smooth patient flow, support critical interventions, and uphold clinical standards in a busy, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform triage assessments on incoming patients, identifying acuity levels and prioritising care in line with clinical guidelines.
• Provide direct nursing care to A&E patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing wounds and injuries.
• Support emergency interventions and procedures under the direction of medical staff, ensuring equipment and supplies are prepared and available.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in clinical records and electronic systems.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families, providing updates, reassurance, and appropriate health information.
• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to manage patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols, health and safety standards, and local A&E policies at all times.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a nurse within an Accident & Emergency or acute hospital setting.
• Strong triage assessment skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple patients in a high-pressure environment.
• Competence in emergency nursing procedures, basic life support, and routine A&E interventions.
• Excellent clinical judgement and decision-making skills, with a focus on patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing clinical situations.
• Strong communication skills, including clear handovers and accurate clinical documentation.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with recognised triage systems (e.g. Manchester Triage or equivalent).
• Previous temporary or agency nursing experience in emergency settings.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in Irish hospitals.

Qualifications:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Evidence of up-to-date CPR/BLS certification.
• Additional training or certification in emergency nursing or triage is an advantage.
• Right to work in Ireland