Theatre Nurse Cork

Job Description

We are looking for Theatre Nurses in Cork!

We are looking for a number of excellent Theatre Nurses to join our clients team in an established facility in Cork city.

Reporting to the Theatre Manager your duties will be:

• To develop knowledge and understanding of specialised instruments/equipment used by the multi-disciplinary team. 
• Demonstrate analytical skills in the assessment of patient condition and suitability prior to intra and inter hospital transfer.
• Participate in the safe custody, checking and ordering of controlled drugs in accordance with hospital policy.
• Act with a cultural awareness and sensitivity to patients and colleagues, deliver care with respect and dignity, adhere to patient confidentiality at all times. 

 To be proficient regarding procedures, you must:

• Act as Scrub Practitioner in theatre
• Demonstrate knowledge of protocols for checking swabs, needles and instruments
• Use expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory when assessing and managing theatre cases
• Prepare the clinical area to the required standard for the individual patient need
• Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of drugs, have the ability to partake in decision making with regard to patient requirements
• Demonstrate efficient use of resources and their utilisation, taking any recommendations to the relevant line manager
• Participate and maintain channels of communication within the department to enable all members of the team to receive information, demonstrating a level of knowledge and expertise to influence decisions via written, vocal or electronic methods
• Maintain appropriate records, adhering to professional body and Hospital guidelines on record keeping

Candidate Requirements:

• 3rd Level Nursing Qualification
• Current ABA Registration essential
• Experience in a Healthcare setting essential
• 12 months experience in a similar role desirable
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Salary and Benefits:

• HSE 2010 pay scale
• Holidays as per years of service
• The department operates from Monday-Friday however there is on-call over the weekend
• PRSA Scheme which is a contribution from the employee and the hospital matches that with a 3% contribution
• Maternity Leave and Sick Pay benefits after 1 year of service

Apply below with an up-to-date CV or for more information on this vacancy, please contact Suzanne on 01-8783335

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