Job Title:
Staff Nurse (Cardiac and Acute Care Unit)
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Nurse (Cardiac and Acute Care Unit) to join our team at Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway.
Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, applying the nursing process, and utilizing scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills in caring for patients of varying ages and needs.
Ideal Candidate:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
* Coronary or Intensive Care Qualification desirable but not essential
* Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience required
* Experience in ICU / CCU or HDU setting preferred
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Appropriate clinical skills with evidence of ongoing professional development
* Flexible approach to work patterns
Essential Qualifications:
* Registration in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept by An Bord Altranais or entitled to be registered
* Three years of nursing experience post-registration, preferably in acute medical/surgical areas
Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality nursing care and treatments according to policies, procedures, and guidelines
* Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care based on the nursing process; maintain accurate records
* Implement discharge planning based on patient care needs
* Administer medications, IV drugs, blood/blood products, and controlled drugs according to policies; monitor patients post-administration and report adverse events or medication errors
* Achieve infection control guidelines, report/manage infections, and dispose of medical waste as per hospital policy
About Us:
Bon Secours Health System is Ireland's largest independent hospital group, renowned for quality service provision and a rich healthcare tradition. As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing compassionate, world-class medical treatment. With over 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, and treating more than 400,000 patients annually across five modern hospitals and a Care Village, Bon Secours is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for hospital quality and patient safety.