Staff Nurse – Pre-Assessment
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Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 years 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
Required Skills:
Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills. Proven clinical ability and awareness of risk management. Excellent communication skills. Competent in the use of information technology.
Required Education:
Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or be in pursuit of one. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Environmental Safety
- Food Science
- Finance Control
- CSSD
- ICWA
- Access Control
