Staff Nurse- (Medical Assessment Unit) Fixed Term 36 Hours per Week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse (Medical Assessment Unit) to join the Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway. Ireland’s Largest Private Healthcare provider.
Staff nurses (Medical Assessment Unit) are responsible for providing a high standard of nursing care to patients, the application of the nursing process and the scientific knowledge, judgement and technical skills of professional nursing in delivering care to patients.
Ability to work as part of a team providing a quality service
Personally, and professionally accountable for patient care
RGN qualification and NMBI registration
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Be Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses and adheres to the code of professional conduct as laid down by the NMBI
Have nursing experience post-registration preferably in Acute Medicine
Carries out nursing care and treatments to the highest possible standard according to agreed Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care based on the nursing process approach and maintains appropriate records. Implements discharge planning based on patient care needs
Administer medicines, IV drugs, blood/blood products and controlled drugs according to agreed policies. Records and monitors patients post administration according to policy and reports any adverse events or medication errors
Adheres to Best Practice Guidelines in controlling infection and reports/manage infections as dictated by policy and work closely with Infection Control Nurse. Handles and correctly disposes of medical waste as per hospital policy
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th October 2026
Informal Enquires - C. Dever -cdever@bonsecours.ie
Please submit your application with updated CV.
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.
As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare. Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission centred on providing compassionate, world-class medical treatment to all those it serves. With more than 4,000 staff and 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 300,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Dublin, Tralee, Galway and Limerick, as well as operating a Care Village in Cork.
Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospitals (JCI), the leading organisation in the International Accreditation of Hospitals for quality of care and patient safety.
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