Job description
Recruit. Net International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care. We are urgently seeking a Preoperative Assessment Lead for our hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.
Responsibilities
Provide professional and clinical leadership to ensure high standards of patient care across Endoscopy, Day Surgery, and OPD/PAC services. Coordinate, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using an evidence-based and person-centred care planning approach. Deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care in accordance with NMBI guidelines, HIQA standards, HSE policies, CHKS requirements, local protocols, and current legislation.
Conduct and document pre-operative assessments, including patient history, health screening, nursing evaluation, and identification of suitability for surgery. Arrange and review pre-operative investigations such as blood tests, ECGs, x-rays, and pulmonary function tests, escalating abnormal findings to relevant clinicians.
Collaborate closely with GPs, Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Endoscopists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care, treatment planning, and discharge processes. Maintain accurate nursing documentation, participate in clinical audits, collect KPI data, and contribute to the development and implementation of nursing standards, policies, and best practices.
Promote dignity, respect, health education, and emotional support for service users and their families throughout the patient journey. Support quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development by supporting staff education, competency programmes, reflective practice, clinical supervision, and succession planning.
Requirements
Must be registered or eligible for registration in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Minimum of 5 years post-registration nursing experience is required. At least 2 years of recent experience must be in Pre-Assessment, Theatre, Endoscopy, Anaesthetic, or Day Surgery settings.
Demonstrated clinical, managerial, and administrative capability to effectively perform the responsibilities of the role. Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialty area is essential. Strong clinical background and experience in Endoscopy, Theatre, or Day Surgery environments. Completion of a Management Course is desirable, or willingness to undertake the programme.
Good understanding of risk management, clinical audit processes, and research practices within healthcare settings. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant healthcare software systems. Experience in change management processes and quality improvement initiatives is desirable. Completion of a recognised post-registration qualification in Peri-Operative Care would be an added advantage.
Benefits
Competitive salary and sign-on bonus Full-time, permanent employment contract Continuous professional development and training opportunities Supportive, collaborative working environment Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Opportunities for career progression Free on-site parking Bike-to-work scheme Sick pay