Theatre Nurse Role
Galway Location, Permanent Full-time Contract.
1 Year Minimum Experience Required.
Mandatory Criteria:
* Active NMBI Pin.
Responsibilities:
Nursing Standards and Code of Conduct
Nurses must adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct established by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, as well as follow Professional Clinical Guidelines. They operate within their professional scope, work towards enhancing and upholding superior levels of professional conduct, and hold themselves responsible for their actions and performance.
Ward Management and Leadership
When the CNM I/CNM II is unavailable, nurses take charge of overseeing ward section management. They assume the role of mentor or buddy, assisting in guiding new staff members during orientation and growth.
Scrub/Circulating Roles
Nurses administer care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, assist consultant surgeons during interventions, and uphold nursing care standards in pre-operative and post-operative phases. They prepare operating rooms for scheduled elective procedures, maintain accurate records of controlled drugs, and oversee junior team members' nursing practice while contributing to their educational development.