Theatre Nurse FTC - UPMC Kildare Location: UPMC Kildare Hospital Job type: Fixed Term Overview of role: UPMC Kildare Hospital are recruiting a Theatre Nurse on a 24-month fixed term contract. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To work as a member of a team of nurses in the UPMC Kildare Hospital theatre department providing high quality, patient-centred care for patients and their families. To develop and maintain good relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and to work closely with nursing colleagues developing innovative practice within the unit delivering evidence-based care. The theatre nurse will be expected to assist in a wide range of specialities (e.g. orthopaedic, general, ophthalmology, gynaecology, ENT, pain management, urology, vascular). To develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relating to his or her clinical area. Develop and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a good team spirit and collaborative working practices. Support the theatre manager by meeting agreed responsibilities as set out by the theatre manager or the chief nursing officer at any time. Identify and discuss nursing and patient needs with consultants and nursing team, multidisciplinary team, patients, and carers. Qualifications & Experience: Be a registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). At least two year's post-registration theatre experience is essential. Evidence of ongoing CPD. Holding a relevant theatre qualification is desirable. EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues. Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related payand premium pay where applicable. Benefits -Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments. Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. AboutUPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.