Staff Nurse; Pre-Operative Assessment

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; Pre-Operative Assessment Unit to a Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Location: On-site – Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide effective leadership and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Day Unit Manager, ADON of Surgical Services, and Director of Nursing.
• Deliver expert clinical care to ambulatory patients, ensuring coordination of pre-operative and procedural testing with consultants, secretaries, and ancillary departments.
• Work in accordance with NMBI guidelines, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and supporting ongoing education for staff, patients, and families.
• Assist in developing and implementing pre-operative assessment programmes, including care protocols, documentation tools, and reporting of abnormal results.
• Collaborate with ancillary departments to coordinate pre-operative education and patient preparation.
• Work jointly with the Bariatric Program RN Coordinator and Wound Care Clinical Coordinator, providing cross-cover and support as required.
• Support the Outpatient and Women’s Clinic teams, assisting with patient care and operational needs.
• Maintain effective communication, accountability, and adherence to infection control and safety standards, including hand hygiene and proper waste handling.
• Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, proper appearance, attendance, and participation in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Remain flexible to hospital needs, including floating to other departments, participating in quality improvement activities, and providing nursing care as assigned.