Staff Nurse-Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Ward

Recruit. Net International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both Domestic and Overseas candidates across Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care settings. We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse: Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Inpatient Ward for our client hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in accordance with the nursing care plan, hospital policies, and NMBI professional standards. Assess, monitor, document, and evaluate patients' conditions, administering medications and treatments while promptly escalating any changes in clinical status. Perform patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and specialty nursing procedures, ensuring accurate documentation, infection prevention, and patient confidentiality.

Develop competency in caring for Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, and acutely unwell medical patients within the required training and competency timelines. Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care and patient education. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, accreditation programmes, and the implementation of best practice standards.

Support the Nurse Manager by communicating clinical issues, assisting with risk management and complaint resolution, and deputising when required. Contribute to the education, orientation, supervision, and professional development of student nurses, new staff, and colleagues within the clinical area. Maintain professional competence by attending mandatory training, participating in performance reviews, developing leadership skills, and engaging in continuous professional development.

Demonstrate flexibility in meeting service needs, maintaining professional standards, adhering to hospital policies, and supporting other departments when required.

Requirements

NMBI Registered General Nurse with an active licence in good standing. Recent and relevant experience in caring for acute medical or cardiology patients in an acute hospital setting is desirable. Strong interest in developing a career in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, or Acute Medical Nursing, with knowledge of relevant national nursing strategies.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating initiative, motivation, and a positive approach to patient care. Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, and time management skills, with flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights and on-call duties. Patient-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while treating patients, families, and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Benefits

Fully funded private health insurance Highly competitive salary package Employer pension contributions Relocation support Subsidised parking Educational grants and continuous professional development (CPD) Excellent career progression opportunities Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family