Theatre Nurse - Ireland

Registered Theatre Nurses required for private facility located in Kilkenny/Waterford/Kildare.

Candidate requirements:

• Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept by NMBI or be entitled to be so registered.
• 2 years Theatre Nursing experience.

Benefits:

• Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
• Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
• Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
• Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
• Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

Duties & Responsibilities   

Professional Responsibilities

• Nurses are expected to practice according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and Professional Clinical Guidelines.
• Adhere at all times to the Nursing Board code for nurses and ensure that subordinate staff do likewise.
• Adhere to Aut Even Hospital Guidelines / Policies / Protocols.
• Work within their scope of practice and take measures to continuously develop and maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practice.
• Provide and maintain a caring, efficient and highly professional nursing service to all patients in his / her care.
• Be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to their area of practice.
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient at all times.
• Assume responsibility for and coordinate the management of the ward area in the absence of the CNM I/CNM II.
• To undertake the role of mentor/buddy where requested and to facilitate the orientation and development of new staff.