Cardiac Cath Lab Staff Nurses
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Job Summary
- Deliver safe evidence-based nursing care to patients before during and after cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiology procedures.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures including assessment patient education consent verification and pre-procedure care.
- Assist Cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team during cardiac catheterisation angioplasty (PCI) pacemaker insertion and other invasive cardiac procedures.
- Continuously monitor patients haemodynamic status cardiac rhythm and vital signs promptly identifying and responding to clinical changes or emergencies.
- Administer medications intravenous therapies and conscious sedation in accordance with hospital policies and medical directives.
- Maintain a sterile environment ensure the safe handling of specialised equipment and adhere to infection prevention and radiation safety protocols.
- Provide post-procedure care including haemostasis management monitoring for complications pain management and discharge education.
- Accurately document patient assessments procedures medications and nursing interventions in accordance with professional and legal standards.
- Collaborate effectively with cardiologists nurses radiographers and allied healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care and positive clinical outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives mandatory training continuing professional development and comply with hospital policies health and safety regulations and professional standards.
Current NMBI registration and PIN on the General Division with a minimum of 2 years post-registration acute hospital experience.
Proven Cardiac Cath Lab experience gained in an Irish or UK healthcare setting with a relevant cardiac qualification or validated speciality course.
Demonstrated clinical and professional competence with strong communication interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Good IT proficiency including practical experience with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Competency in English and completion of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) course.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Learning and Development Support.
- Defined Contribution
- Pension Scheme
- Maternity Leave
Required Skills:
Current NMBI registration and PIN on the General Division with a minimum of 2 years post-registration acute hospital experience. Proven Cardiac Cath Lab experience gained in an Irish or UK healthcare setting with a relevant cardiac qualification or validated speciality course. Demonstrated clinical and professional competence with strong communication interpersonal and teamwork skills. Good IT proficiency including practical experience with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Competency in English and completion of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) course.
