Staff Nurse - Cath Lab Department: Cardiology (Cath Lab) Job Type: Permanent Hours: Day shifts (with flexibility as required) Location: South Dublin Salary: €45,000 - €58,000 Depending on experience Role Overview The Staff Nurse in the Cath Lab provides specialist nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac procedures. You will support procedures, monitor patients, and work closely with the cardiology team to ensure safe, high-quality care before, during, and after interventions. Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiology patients Assist in cardiac procedures as: Scrub nurse Circulating nurse Recovery nurse Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures Provide patient education pre- and post-procedure Patient Care & Communication Support patients and families with clear communication and reassurance Work closely with cardiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team Maintain patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality Medication & Safety Administer medications safely in line with guidelines Maintain accurate controlled drug records Ensure compliance with NMBI and hospital policies Maintain up-to-date BLS and ACLS certification Operations & Teamwork Maintain accurate patient documentation Use equipment safely and efficiently Support junior staff and contribute to team development Take charge of the unit when required Quality & Risk Management Report incidents, risks, and near misses Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives Follow all clinical governance and safety standards Requirements Essential Registered General Nurse with NMBI Minimum 1 year Cath Lab nursing experience Up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) (ACLS preferred or required) Skills Strong clinical and technical skills in cardiology Good leadership and teamwork ability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills IT and documentation skills Awareness of quality improvement and risk management Benefits Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Education and training support Employee assistance programme Subsidised meals and on-site facilities Skills: Experienced general nurse caring general nurse supportive general nurse NMBI registered nurse