Job Details
Reference:
HR26240
Job Nature:
Full Time Permanent
Job Location:
St Vincent's University Hospital
Grade:
Staff Nurse - General
Overview
Applications are invited for the position of Staff Nurse in All Departments of St. Vincent’s University Hospital.
Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries to: Sandra Shea, Assistant Director of Nursing, Email: [email protected]
Please download the below job description for this position, as this will not be available online after the vacancy close date.
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Closing date of applications: 08/07/2026
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Key Responsibilities
Role Summary:
Staff Nurses will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in line with the highest professional and ethical standards and in accordance with the organisation’s nursing care model.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their careers across a broad range of clinical specialties within the organisation. These include medical, surgical, day services, oncology, endoscopy,
cardiology, the catheterisation laboratory, the emergency department, the operating theatre, and the intensive care unit, subject to gaining the appropriate experience and competencies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care in accordance with Hospital policies, procedures and guidelines and the scope of nursing practice framework.
- Contribute as a key member of the Theatre Department in the provision of holistic, professional care to patients.
- Ensure that the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient is respected and maintained at all times having regard to the Philosophy and Mission Statement of the hospital.
- Participate in and provide clinical nursing care for patients while ensuring regular contact with patients at all times.
- Prioritise patient care and workload to ensure effective care and patient safety is maintained.
- Maintain all nursing records accurately ensuring that patient confidentiality is respected and maintained. Adhere to nursing policies with regard to nursing documentation.
- Document and report to CNM and/or Assistant Director of Nursing all incidents/accidents/near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested.
- Take responsibility, if required, for co-ordinating the care of patients in the Theatre Department in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
- Assist in the supervision and delegation of patient care to nursing support staff and student nurses as appropriate.
Staff Nurse – All Departments
- Observe and comply with Hospital policies and procedures and Health and Safety regulations.
- Update yourself regularly on new policies, developments and clinical practices in the hospital and at ward level. Seek clarification and understanding of implications of new practices for your patients and the Theatre Department.
- Be responsible for the safe administration of medications.
- Maintain a safe environment for the patient at all times, and take appropriate action as necessary.
- Liaise with and ensure good relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team in the hospital.
- Communicate with patient’s relatives and visitors with courtesy and consideration.
- Assist with the requisitioning of supplies.
- Use equipment efficiently and properly to promote good care and prevent waste.
- Ensure the good maintenance and smooth running of the Theatre Department by advising the CNM of defects in services or equipment and any other perceived problems.
- Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required.
- Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development meetings with the CNM, and engage in service development and progressing patient care to the highest standard within the
Theatre Department.
- Comply with Nurses and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Code of Professional Conduct.
Candidate Information Booklet
This booklet contains all the information candidates need to know about the role.
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