Theatre Nurse – Anaesthetics and Recovery

at  UPMC in Ireland

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Be a registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• At least two year’s post-registration theatre experience is essential.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Holding a relevant theatre qualification is desirable.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

We are currently recruiting a Theatre Nurse- Anaesthetics and Recovery to work in UPMC Kildare Hospital.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work as a member of a team of nurses in the UPMC Kildare Hospital theatre department providing high quality, patient-centred care for patients and their families.
• To develop and maintain good relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and to work closely with nursing colleagues developing innovative practice within the unit delivering evidence-based care.
• The theatre nurse will be expected to assist in a wide range of specialities (e.g. orthopaedic, general, ophthalmology, gynaecology, ENT, pain management, urology, vascular).
• To develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relating to his or her clinical area.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a good team spirit and collaborative working practices.
• Support the theatre manager by meeting agreed responsibilities as set out by the theatre manager or the chief nursing officer at any time.
• Identify and discuss nursing and patient needs with consultants and nursing team, multidisciplinary team, patients, and carers.