About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Nurse to join our Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) team at St Patrick's Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will work in the recovery room on ECT treatment days and be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Have a good knowledge of the ECT process, possible side-effects, and nursing actions required in the event of their occurrence.
* Be familiar with the ECT clinic and the location of emergency equipment.
* Ensure all equipment is in working order prior to commencement of list.
* Co-ordinate the arrival of patients to the ECT Department with relevance to the needs of specific treatment days.
Requirements:
* Must hold current RPN/RGN/RNID registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Available to attend Royal College of Psychiatrists, ECT Accreditation Service or National Association of Lead Nurses in ECT training courses as required.
* Professional knowledge of ECT, indications, procedure, adverse effects, and management of same & recovery procedure.
* Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
* Motivation and proven ability to work as part of a team, including a multi-disciplinary team.
Working Conditions:
* This is a Staff Nurse position with 12 hours worked over two 6 hours shifts Tuesday & Friday morning, 7:30am to 1.30pm weekly.
* The salary for the position is according to the Staff Nurse 2025 salary scale, pro rata for the hours worked.
* All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme after successful completion of probation.