Staff Nurse - Cardiology

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring a Staff Nurse - Cardiology in our hospital in Limerick, Ireland.

• Job Type: Full-time (30 hours per week)
  Contract: Permanent                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Responsibilities
  

• Provide safe, hands-on, patient-centred nursing care to patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity throughout their care.
  

• Prepare patients for procedures by completing pre-procedure assessments, explaining the planned treatment, addressing concerns, and ensuring patients are appropriately informed and supported.
  

• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including vital signs and clinical status, promptly identifying and escalating any changes or complications to the CNM or Consultant.
  

• Assist with the preparation and management of the catheterisation laboratory, equipment, and supplies, ensuring appropriate sterilisation, infection prevention, and readiness for procedures.
  

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote effective communication, coordinated care, and positive patient outcomes and experiences.
  

• Maintain accountability for own clinical practice in accordance with NMBI standards, continuously developing professional knowledge, competence, and scope of practice.
  

• Maintain awareness of and comply with relevant national, professional, and local quality and safety standards, including HIQA and JCI requirements, while supporting continuous quality improvement.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Be registered, or eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the NMBI Register.
  

• Have 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably within cardiology or an acute care setting.
  

• Previous experience in a Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab) or interventional cardiology is desirable.
  

• Demonstrate knowledge of current practices, developments, and best standards in interventional cardiology nursing.
  

• Experience in monitoring and managing patients undergoing invasive cardiology procedures is desirable.
  

• Demonstrate the ability to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  

• Previous experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is desirable.
  

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
  

• A retirement pension with Irish Life
  

• Flexible working arrangements
  

• Leadership development and mentorship programmes
  

• Educational support for academic, clinical, and professional training
  

• Opportunities to participate in research, conferences, and specialised skills training
  

• Discounted healthcare
  

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training
  

• Support for academic and clinical projects