Job Title: Theatre Nurse
Location: Galway, Ireland
Type: Full-time/Permanent Post
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)
Reporting Line: Theatre Nurse Manager
About the Role
Theatre nurses play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. We are seeking an experienced theatre nurse to join our team at a private hospital in Galway.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver skilled nursing care pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively to patients undergoing surgery.
* Participate in the administration of medications as per hospital policy.
* Ensure that surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and prepared for use.
* Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
* Advocate for patients' needs and safety throughout the surgical process.
Requirements
* Fully registered with An Bord Altranais/NMBI and possessing an active PIN.
* A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Staff Nurse in the Theatre Department.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time permanent position requiring the successful candidate to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday. The role is subject to Garda Vetting and clearances. Sponsorship is not provided for this role, and the successful candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland full time (Minimum Stamp 4).
Skills Required: Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse, Post-anaesthetic/PACU, Perioperative