Title of Job/Grade: Staff Nurse

Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager or Deputy

Purpose of the Role

To work in collaboration with the Nursing team to ensure excellence in patient care through a well educated and highly motivated team of carers and the effective and efficient use of resources. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bons Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Practice within policies and procedures, legal requirements, guidelines and standards as directed by the Nursing Department and NMBI.

2. Be familiar with and practice within all policies, procedures and standards set out by the hospital.

3. Provide effective and efficient nursing care by:

i) Planning, implementing and evaluating care given to patients from admission to discharge

ii) Completing nursing assessment care plan and other relevant documentation

4. Report verbally and in writing, pertinent patient care information to appropriate nursing/medical staff and other clinical staff. Ensure all handover, reports and escalations are carried out using approved ISBAR handover tool.

5. Liaise with and cooperate with other departments as required and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

6. Ensure all documentation relating to patient is accurately maintained in the patient’s medical records in line with policy and procedures and the record kept in a confidential manner and using only approved abbreviations.

7. Comply with the medications policy ensuring that regulations for the safekeeping and recording of scheduling drugs are adhered to at all times.

8. Carries out IV Cannulation of patients according to hospital policy.

9. Display a professional, courteous and caring liaison with patients and their relatives, staff and all other service users in line with the Bon Secours values.

10. Function effectively and respond quickly and calmly in an emergency situation.

11. Provide care with minimal supervision and takes charge of the department in the absence of the CNM.

12. Use discretion and decision making regarding patient care, referring appropriately to CNMs, Medical staff or other disciplines.

13. Follow appropriate lines of authority by discussing issues first with the CNM.

14. Takes responsibility for stock control, ensuring adequate levels of required supplies are held on the department at all times.

15. Mentor student nurses, new staff nurses and care assistants.

16. Contributes to Nursing “Best Practice” by assisting in identifying recurrent nursing problems and implementing evidence based practices.

17. Participate and cooperate within initiatives to maintain Hospital accreditation, including assisting with data collection.

18. Deputise for the CNMs, as requested and plan/delegate staff workload in accordance with the needs of the Department. Ensure all adverse occurrences and/or difficulties concerning patients and staff are reported to CNM/Director of Nursing, documenting full details as per Hospital Policy.

19. Ensure all adverse occurrences and/or difficulties concerning patients and staff are reported to CNM/Director of Nursing and recorded on Q Pulse, documenting full details as per Hospital Policy.

20. Participate in Hospital’s Performance Review and Development System/Process.

21. Monitor, report and, in association with the CNM, take appropriate corrective action on matters which;

i) may not be in keeping with acceptable standard

ii) may inhibit the efficient operation or damage the reputation of the Hospital

22. Maintain own education records and participate in ongoing professional development/education.

23. Ensure effective and efficient use of resources at all times.

24. Perform miscellaneous job related duties as required by the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Additional Duties Relating to Endoscopy

1. To assist medical staff in the carrying out of endoscopy procedures.

2. To be able to monitor and assess the patient care needs before, during and following the administration of conscious sedation and to respond immediately to any adverse events, reactions or complications.

3. Adhere to policies and procedures regarding the care/cleaning of endoscopes.

4. Adhere to policies and procedures relating to the management of specimens.

Person Specification

Be a Registered General Nurse on the current live register of NMBI.

Have at least five year’s relevant experience in the Irish Healthcare system.

Have experience of working in a multi professional environment.

IT Skills are desirable.

A current Basic Life Support certification is mandatory for all Nurses.

Current Advanced Life Support Certification, if applicable to area of work.

Excellent communication skills

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 15TH NOVEMBER 2026

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact recruitmentdublin@bonsecours.ie

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