As a member of the front line nursing team within Cavan General & Monaghan Hospital’s, the staff nurse will deliver patient centred clinical care with respect and compassion. Provide clinical nursing leadership and ensure the provision of high quality care, consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the hospital. Displaying excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills, the staff nurse will have a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice.

Informal Enquiries

Sandra Morton, ADON Surgical Services, Cavan Monaghan Hospital 

Email: sandra.morton2@hse.ie

Telephone: 0494363541

Mobile: 0873734491

1.  Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. 

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing Board (An Bórd Altranais) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or be entitled to be so registered                                                 

AND

Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

Note: Post holders must maintain annual registration with An Bord Altranais

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements

• Theatre experience is preferable but not essential as training will be given with a commitment to complete a Foundation programme.
• Delivers nursing care of patients in all areas of the operating theatre eg. Anaesthetics, scrubbing, circulating and recovery.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in line with policy and procedure.
• Comply with Medication Management Policy ensuring that policy for the safe keeping and recording of scheduled drugs is adhered to at all times.
• Have the ability to work in a fast moving environment while effectively respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Assist with the mentoring of all new staff and students.
• Be available to work a 7/7 roster including on call.

You will be required to work the agreed roster / on call arrangements advised to you by your line manager.  Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am - 8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services.

Staff Nurse Theatre - Job Specification HSE