Job Description

Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner | Cardiothoracic

Full time Permanent

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is Ireland’s largest private hospital. Established in 1915, the Hospital has 343 beds, employs over 1,000 staff and cares for more than 100,000 patients per annum. It is an acute general hospital providing an extensive range of medical and surgical specialities for both adults and children including Oncology, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology, General Surgery and Radiotherapy Services.

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is a teaching hospital of UCC thereby making a significant contribution to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in medicine, nursing and allied health professions. The Hospital is proud to hold many quality accreditations including JCI, JAG, INAB ASCO and ESMO.

We are now inviting applications for the position of Candidate Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide specialised care to patients with complex heart and lung conditions, including pre-operative and post-operative management. This Cardiothoracic ANPC role is responsible for care of Cardiothoracic patients throughout their journey, from pre-admission, peri-operatively and post discharge.

Candidate Criteria:

• Be a registered nurse on the NMBI’s Active Register.
• Masters in Nursing Qualification and working towards registration on the Advanced Nurse Practitioner section of the NMBI register.
• The post holder’s practice is based on developing a higher level of capability across the six domains of competences as defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of. Ireland Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cardiothoracic ICU setting, preferably in an advanced practice role.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of cardiothoracic conditions, treatments, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of emerging trends in cardiothoracic medicine.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in the nursing management of
• Experience in teaching and assessing junior staff/nursing students

Informal Enquires welcome to Aine Ryan via phone +353(0)214801664 or via email recruitment@bonsecours.ie.

How to apply: Applications for the above post are to be submitted online to Aine Ryan, Talent Acquisition Specialist. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page where you can upload your resume. Not all fields in the application process are required to submit your CV successfully. Please ensure you have received a notification that your application is submitted.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 2nd of October 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 apryan@bonsecours.ie

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Cork

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