Overview
Staff Nurse Cath Lab role at Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland. The position is full-time and located in the Cath Lab (CIS/CDW) department, reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager II. Salary is on the Staff Nurse Grade (€37,288 - €55,477) in line with Government pay policy. Closing date: 12 Noon 28/10/2025. The hospital reserves the right to close the competition early if a substantial number of applications are received.
Responsibilities
Position Summary: Beaumont Cardiology Interventional Suite/Cardiology Day Ward is a rotational, dual area, cardiology service. It is a fast paced and rapidly changing service. The department performs elective, inpatient and emergency cases including coronary angiograms, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), TOEs, electrophysiology procedures and cardiac devices such as pacemakers and ICDs. We also perform more complex structural cases including insertion of Left atrial appendage closure devices and ASD/PFO closure device implantation. It is a Monday-Friday service providing care with a multidisciplinary team approach to deliver a high standard of patient care, working together to provide a safe environment and efficient service.
Principle duties and responsibilities:
* To deliver and maintain a high standard of nursing care including virtual pre-assessment, pre intra and post procedure care, patient education and discharge advice.
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic, exhibiting ability to work effectively as part of an MDT and independently within their scope of practice.
* To maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility.
* To work to a safe and efficient standard within the quick changing environment.
* To be adaptable to emergency situations working in the fast paced department.
Clinical Role
Clinical:
* Demonstrate expertise in the nursing assessment and management of emergency cardiac situations including acute cardiac chest pain patients and arrhythmias.
* Ability to anticipate, recognise and rapidly respond to unpredictable situations within the CIS and recovery/cardiology day ward.
* Provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients in a highly complex and technical area.
* Reassure and support patients pre intra and post procedure.
* Ensure safe and efficient setup of procedure equipment before each procedure adhering to ANTT and maintaining a sterile environment.
* Assist the medical team during cases by circulating within the lab and closely monitoring patient condition.
* Administer medications as per ABA guidelines.
* Assess patients regularly for change in clinical condition and respond accordingly.
* Participate in local audits in preparation for annual review.
* Establish care priorities based on patient and department need.
* Functions quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
* Adapts efficiently to a changing workload.
* Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients serving as an advocate as necessary.
* Deals with department incidents and accidents in accordance with hospital policy.
* Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the hospital as needed.
* Assists with the day-to-day running of the work list, assist with notifying wards of upcoming procedures.
Communication Skills
Professional:
* Maintain accurate documentation according to Beaumont Hospital policies and procedures.
* Communicate appropriately with colleagues and all members of the health care team throughout the working day.
* Communicate effectively with CNM or in-charge nurse on a regular basis.
* Communicate and respond appropriately to patient/family requests or questions.
* Liaise with the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner to ensure the safe and effective management of patient flow and robust management of emergency cardiac admissions.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good communication and working relationships with colleagues of all disciplines, using specialist knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
* Communicate appropriate education and discharge advice post-procedure.
* Recognises self-limitations and requests assistance.
Management
* Participate in local audits in preparation for annual review.
* Uses time effectively.
* Shows ability to delegate to other staff nurses and student nurses.
* Uses discretion for decision making regarding patient care.
* Displays initiative.
* Reports ongoing issues to CNM following appropriate lines of authority.
* Demonstrates ability to organise and prioritise care for patients in the day ward to the cardiac interventional suite.
* Demonstrates ability to organise patients post procedure for timely discharge.
Education
* Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.
* Participate in the clinical induction of new nurse staff and guide more junior staff within the department.
* Assume responsibility for own learning and development needs.
* Ensure all mandatory training is kept up to date.
The job description indicates the main function and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment. Other specific work not covered in this job description may also be assigned by the Director of Nursing from time to time.
Qualifications
Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory: Applicants must be registered on the General Register of Nurses maintained by The Nursing & Midwifery Board, Ireland and have name maintained on Live Register.
Desirable:
* 1 year acute experience/post-registration experience
* Cardiology experience
* Evidence of personal professional development
* ACLS
* Willingness or aspiration to undertake the postgraduate diploma in Cardiology
Further Information for Candidates
Supplementary information:
The Hospital www.beaumont.ie
Management Unit: www.beaumont.ie/hr
Informal Enquiries ONLY to: Name: Alan Healy-Cunningham
Title: Directorate Nurse Manager – Medical 2
Email address: alanhealycunningham@beaumont.ie
Telephone: 01 8528196
Application Procedure: To apply, please click HERE. A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and/or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification.
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* Entry level
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* Full-time
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* Health Care Provider
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