Staff Nurse

Overview

Post Title:

Staff Nurse

Post Status:

Permanent Contract

Department

Operating Theatre/Perioperative Complex

Location:

Beaumont Hospital including St Joseph's Hospital , Raheny

Reports to:

Clinical Nurse Manager 1/2/3

Salary:

Appointment will be made on Staff Nurse Grade at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week

Closing Date:

12 noon 30/06/2026 (Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received)

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

We are looking for Operating Theatre Nurses to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals to provide high quality patient centred care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care setting.

The post holder works as part of the multi-disciplinary team, establishing and maintaining good working relationships aimed at delivering a high standard of care. The post holder is required to develop additional clinical skills pertinent to the specialty. The post holder is responsible for managing the perioperative care and needs of patients, by ensuring high standards and quality care is maintained in accordance with the NMBI standards as well as adhering to Beaumont Hospital values, policies and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To be accountable and responsible for own actions and to know the content of their own Scope of Practice for Nursing and Midwifery, Code of Professional Conduct, Beaumont Hospital policies, guidelines and competencies relevant to practice

Maintain knowledge of, and work in adherence to all Beaumont Hospital Standard Operating Procedures and policies

To develop specialist knowledge and skills of nursing practice relating to their designated working environment i.e. scrub/circulating or anaesthetic/ recovery nursing

To ensure the highest possible standards of patient care and patient safety are maintained at all times in line with national and local policies, procedures and guidelines as well as utilising evidence based practice

Prepare clinical areas for receiving perioperative patients and complete all safety checks

Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to plan and coordinate patient care

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised, high quality patient care pre-, intra- and post- operatively

Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate high quality patient care pre-, intra- and post- operatively and to work within the nursing standards that have been agreed

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL:

To promote and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff

To recommend/identify changes that will enhance patient safety and ensure the deliverance of high standard and quality patient care

Works within their scope of practice at all times, as outlined by the NMBI

Assesses patient's condition on an ongoing basis and keeps the nurse in charge of the theatre/unit aware of any relevant changes which occur

Actively participates in patient care and performs procedures accurately, completely and safely in line with hospital policies and standard operating procedures in the specialist area of perioperative nursing

Maintain accurate, timely and legible clinical and legal documentation, in accordance with national and local policies

Ensure patient/professional confidentiality and data protection in line with General Data Protections regulations (GDPR)

Respects the dignity and confidentiality of patients, serving as an advocate as necessary

Maintains appropriate knowledge of risk management and incident reporting in line with hospital and national policy

Contributes to nursing quality assurance by being aware of and assisting in clinical audits and in data collection

To develop clinical expertise, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice

To maintain supervision of junior nursing staff and providing direction and supports as necessary

To develop clinical expertise, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice

Adapts effectively and efficiently in an ever-changing work environment

COMMUNICATION:

Communicates with all patients and members of the multidisciplinary team in an appropriate and professional manner at all times

Reports any unsafe or unprofessional practice to the CNM/line Manager

Promotes dignity and respect in the workplace amongst colleagues

PROFESSIONAL:

To accept responsibility and accountability for own personal/professional development and be aware of current trends and strategies in nursing

To manage the nursing care of patients competently and be responsible for their professional actions or omissions

Integrates evidence-based research into nursing care in the perioperative department whilst maintaining personal and professional development

Maintain working knowledge of all national and local policies.

Respects cultural and religious practices of patients and staff

Is punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Complies with all online and practical mandatory training as per hospital policy.

MANAGEMENT:

Demonstrates ability to organise care for caseload of patients in line with all members of the multidisciplinary team

Displays initiative and manages time efficiently and effectively

To assist with the development and maintenance of standards of care and quality assurance programmes/initiatives

To adhere to hospital policies and maintain effective links with support services and other departments

EDUCATION:

Completes required orientation as directed by the department

To promote a learning environment and encourage professional development

To follow current developments in nursing which will increase professional knowledge and skills

The individual nurse is responsible for undertaking relevant continued professional development as in line with the NMBI 'Competency Framework', in order to develop their own professional practice.

The applicant must commit to undertake specific courses to enhance their knowledge and skill set, including following the local education pathway as well as attending other relevant courses/study days.

To be able to teach and act as a preceptor (after appropriate training) to other nursing staff and students in the departmen

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.

Should a large number of applications be received the hospital will shortlist based on the required qualification/registration for the post and the desirable criteria.

Information for Candidates

The above role specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Supplementary information:

Mandatory

Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses and have their names maintained on the Live Register with National Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Desirable

Recent Operating Department Nursing experience.

A relevant post graduate course in perioperative nursing.

Name:

Sinead Edney

Title:

ADON

Email address:

[email protected]

Telephone:

01 809 7392

Application Procedure:

Candidates should submit a full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (email addresses if possible) to [email protected], referencing the job vacancy in the subject line.

A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing 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.