Staff Nurse – Pre-Assessment

Job Description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care.

We are urgently seeking a   Staff Nurse – Pre-Assessment   for our hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, medication review, allergies, and functional status.

Organise and coordinate required diagnostic investigations, reviewing results in consultation with the medical team.

Identify clinical risks or abnormalities and escalate appropriately to the Anaesthetist or relevant Consultant.

Provide patients with pre-operative information, fasting instructions, and post-operative care guidance.

Document all assessments accurately, maintaining patient records to hospital and NMBI standards.

Liaise effectively with Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Endoscopy teams, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.

Support surgical list coordination and efficient scheduling of patients.

Work within NMBI Scope of Practice, adhering to hospital policies, protocols, and national guidelines, including infection control standards.

Participate in reporting, investigation, and review of clinical incidents, as well as quality assurance programmes and audits.

Engage in continuing professional development, mandatory training, and mentoring of junior staff, maintaining a professional development portfolio.

Requirements

Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Minimum of one year’s recent post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.

Previous experience in Pre-Assessment, Theatre, Endoscopy, Anaesthetic, or Day Surgery is desirable.

Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

Proven clinical ability and awareness of risk management.

Excellent communication skills.

Competent in the use of information technology.

Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, or be in pursuit of one.

Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and sign-on bonus

Full-time, permanent employment contract

Continuous professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Opportunities for career progression

Free on-site parking

Bike-to-work scheme

Sick pay

Requirements

Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills. Proven clinical ability and awareness of risk management. Excellent communication skills. Competent in the use of information technology.