Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology ServiceBon Secours Hospital Limerick is inviting applications for the position of Registered General Nurse to join our Ophthalmology Service.The position would suit highly motivated persons with an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. You must have good communication and interpersonal skills, be flexible, hard-working, and efficient.Bon Secours Health System is developing a new 150 bed medical facility in Ballysimon to the east of Limerick City. Building works are nearing completion with a plan to open this new state-of-the-art hospital in 2025. This commitment will see the expansion of surgical specialties currently delivered by Bon Secours Hospital Limerick at Barringtons, plus the addition of a dedicated Ophthalmology Suite, cardiology, MAU and other medical services.Post: Full-time (37.5 Hours per week)/Part-time (Minimum 30 hours per week) permanent position. The successful candidate is required to be flexible in both working days and times.Remuneration: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which is continually reviewed and adjusted in line with market trends. We are happy to discuss these further with any interested candidates.Essential Eligibility Criteria: Registration in the General Division of the live register of the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)12 months recent acute hospital experience to include previous experience in ophthalmologyAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independentlyCommitted to ongoing professional developmentStrong clinical and communication skillsCommitment to the overall aims of the Bon Secours Mission, Vision and ValuesA flexible, positive attitude to performing a wide range of duties to meet the needs of the service.Desirable Criteria: Post Graduate Clinical Qualification in Ophthalmology is desirable Role Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Committed to ensuring a high standard of patient care is always maintainedBe responsible for the safe care of patients from initial consultation to pre assessment and discharge, liaising with the Consultants, Nursing Staff and all other health care professionals and support services.Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the ophthalmology patients utilising medical assessments and performing technical diagnostics to determine patient needs.Work in the ophthalmology clinic, conducting preliminary eye examinations and assisting with minor procedures.Informal enquiries to: Aisling Daly Ophthalmology Services Manager: aidaly@bonsecours.ieHow to apply:Please click on the Apply button aboveClosing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Friday, 28th February 2025.A Panel may be formed to fill future vacancies. BON SECOURS HEATH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.