Title of Job: Staff Nurse
Ward: HDU
Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager or Deputy
Job Summary: To work in collaboration with the nursing team to ensure excellence in patient care through a well educated and highly motivated team of carers and the effective and efficient use of resources. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.
Main Duties:
Practice within policies and procedures, legal requirements, guidelines and standards as directed by the Nursing Department and NMBI. Provide effective and efficient nursing care by:
Planning, implementing and evaluating care given to patients from admission to discharge
Completing nursing assessment care plan and other relevant documentation
Report verbally and in writing, pertinent patient care information to appropriate nursing/medical staff and other clinical staff. Liaise with and co-operate with other departments as required and demonstrate good interpersonal skills. Ensure all documentation relating to patient is accurately maintained in the patient's medical records in line with policy and procedures and the record kept in a confidential manner and using only approved abbreviations. Comply with the medications policy ensuring that regulations for the safekeeping and recording of scheduling drugs are adhered to at all times. Display a professional, courteous & caring liaison with patient and their relatives, staff and all other service users in line with the Bon Secours values. Function effectively and respond quickly and calmly in an emergency situation. Provide care with minimal supervision and takes charge of the department in the absence of the CNM II. Use discretion and decision making regarding patient care, referring appropriately to CNM II, Medical Staff or other disciplines. Follow appropriate lines of authority by discussing issues first with CNM II. Takes responsibility for stock control, ensuring adequate levels of required supplies are held on the department at all times. Mentor student nurses, new staff nurses and care assistants Contributes to Nursing 'Best Practice' by assisting in identifying recurrent nursing problems and implementing evidence-based practices. Participate and co-operate with initiatives to maintain Hospital accreditation, including assisting with data collection Deputise for the CNMs, as requested and plan/delegate staff workload in accordance with the needs of the Department Ensure all adverse occurrences and /or difficulties concerning patients and staff are reported to CNM/Director of Nursing, documenting full details as per Hospital Policy Participate in Hospital's Performance Review and Development System/process Monitor, report and, in association with the CNM II, take appropriate corrective action on matters which
(a) may not be in keeping with acceptable standard
(b) may inhibit the efficient operation or damage the reputation of the Hospital
1. Maintain own education records and participate in ongoing professional
Development/education.
1. Ensure effective and efficient use of resources at all times.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required by the Clinical Nurse Manager Complete HDU Competency Assessment
Confidentiality
In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the personal or medical affairs of staff/patients or other health service business; such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instruction of an authorised person, on no account must personal information concerning staff, patients or the hospital be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duties.
Job Revision
This job description and staff rota is subject to periodic revision following discussion with the postholder.
Policies and Procedures
The duties and responsibilities of this post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of Bon Secours Hospital Dublin, which may be amended from time to time.
Person Specification
* Be a Registered General Nurse on the current live Register of NMBI
* Have at least one years relevant experience
* Have experience of working in a multi-professional environment
* IT Skills is desirable
* A recognised I.T.U./C.C.U, cardiac telemetry or HDU Course is desirable but not essential
* Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 10th December 2025
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact