RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates, providing staffing solutions to hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care facilities across Ireland and abroad.
We are currently hiring a Staff Nurse - Ortho and Surgical for a reputed hospital in Cork, Ireland.
Our focus is on delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, compassion, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do Responsibilities Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in the Orthopaedic Surgical unit in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing orthopaedic and surgical procedures.
Monitor patients' clinical condition and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately as prescribed.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive nursing documentation.
Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and promote patient safety at all times.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, wound management, pain control, and mobilisation.
Support and supervise student nurses and healthcare assistants as appropriate.
Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing professional development.
Requirements Registered Nurse with current registration with the relevant Nursing Board (e.g., NMBI or equivalent).
All applicants must have experience working in an acute hospital setting.
Clinical experience in Orthopaedic and/or Surgical nursing is desirable.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and professional practice.
Availability and flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Benefits · Education Assistance programmes · Competitive salary comparable to HSE rates · Relocation expenses · · Weekend work allowance · Excellent Contribution Pension Scheme · Flexible working patterns available · Cycle to work scheme · Employee Assistance Programme in conjunction with VHI