Staff Nurse-Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Ward

Staff Nurse-Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Ward

Full time recruitNet Ireland

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

D

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse: Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Wardfor our client hospital in Dublin, Ireland .

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates based in Ireland, UK, Europe, Middle East, and South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in accordance with the nursing care plan, hospital policies, and NMBI professional standards.
• Assess, monitor, document, and evaluate patients' conditions, administering medications and treatments while promptly escalating any changes in clinical status.
• Perform patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and specialty nursing procedures, ensuring accurate documentation, infection prevention, and patient confidentiality.
• Develop competency in caring for Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, and acutely unwell medical patients within the required training and competency timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care and patient education.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, accreditation programmes, and the implementation of best practice standards.
• Support the Nurse Manager by communicating clinical issues, assisting with risk management and complaint resolution, and deputising when required.
• Contribute to the education, orientation, supervision, and professional development of student nurses, new staff, and colleagues within the clinical area.
• Maintain professional competence by attending mandatory training, participating in performance reviews, developing leadership skills, and engaging in continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting service needs, maintaining professional standards, adhering to hospital policies, and supporting other departments when required.

Requirements

• NMBI Registered General Nurse with an active licence in good standing.
• Recent and relevant experience in caring for acute medical or cardiology patients in an acute hospital setting is desirable.
• Strong interest in developing a career in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, or Acute Medical Nursing, with knowledge of relevant national nursing strategies.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating initiative, motivation, and a positive approach to patient care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, and time management skills, with flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights and on-call duties.
• Patient-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while treating patients, families, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Fully funded private health insurance
• Highly competitive salary package
• Employer pension contributions
• Relocation support
• Subsidised parking
• Educational grants and continuous professional development (CPD)
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family