About us: St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.Purpose of the role: The purpose of the Staff Nurse role in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is to provide specialist, high quality, evidenced based nursing care to critically ill patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic surgeries and conditions. The post holder is responsible for managing the care of patients and the needs of their families, ensuring quality is maintained. The post holder is required to develop additional clinical skills specific to the area of critical care cardiothoracic nursing and to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to patients within St James's Hospital.Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required.Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed.For informal enquiries: Please contact Mary Metcalfe, Clinical Nurse Manager III, Keith Shaw Unit, SACC Directorate, Phone: ; Bleep: 317; E-mail: A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English