Job Description

Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Inpatient Units Location: Dublin, Ireland Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and international candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care services. We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse –Medical Surgical Inpatient Units to join a leading hospital in Dublin, Ireland . This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse to work in a dynamic clinical environment delivering high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care to assigned patients, working independently within professional standards and NMBI guidelines. Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, take patient histories, identify care needs, and develop and implement appropriate nursing interventions. Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with medical orders, hospital policies, and relevant nursing standards. Monitor, assess, and document patients’ clinical condition, including changes in physiological status, symptoms, behaviours, and responses to treatment. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential nursing and patient records in accordance with hospital policies and professional requirements. Communicate and collaborate effectively with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of patient care and promptly report any changes in patient condition. Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including aseptic and isolation procedures, while ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Provide patient and family education, promote understanding of care plans, and ensure patients’ dietary, personal, and individual needs are appropriately addressed. Participate in ward operations, including staff communication, duty roster planning, equipment safety, complaint management, performance reviews, and rotation across specialties as required. Support clinical leadership by supervising and delegating appropriate duties, deputising for the Clinical Coordinator when required, maintaining professional development, and completing mandatory training such as BLS and ACLS. Requirements Current NMBI registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN). Minimum 1 year of surgical ward experience is preferred, with recent and relevant experience in an acute hospital setting. Demonstrated ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Strong teamwork, motivation, initiative, and an innovative approach to nursing practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, concisely, and professionally. Strong planning, organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing clinical demands effectively. Flexible and adaptable approach to work, including internal rotations, rostering, night duty, and theatre on-call requirements. Sound knowledge of current developments, best practices, and relevant national strategies within the specialised area of nursing. Benefits Fully funded private health insurance Highly competitive salary Employer pension contributions Relocation support Subsidised parking Educational grants Continuous professional development opportunities Excellent career progression opportunities Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family