Staff Nurse Cover P304279

Staff Nurse (Day Ward) Permanent 37.5 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse (Day Ward) to join the Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway. Ireland’s Largest Private Healthcare provider.

Job Purpose:

Staff nurses (Day Ward) are responsible for providing a high standard of nursing care to patients, the application of the nursing process and the scientific knowledge, judgement and technical skills of professional nursing in delivering care to patient population of paediatric through to the elderly

Ideal Candidate:

Ability to work as part of a team providing a quality service

Personally, and professionally accountable for patient care

RGN qualification and NMBI registration

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Flexible approach to work patterns as the post holder will be required to rotate between days and nights

Essential Qualifications:

Be Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept

Have nursing experience post-registration preferably in surgical areas.

Experience & Responsibility:

Carries out nursing care and treatments to the highest possible standard according to agreed Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care based on the nursing process approach and maintains appropriate records.  Implements discharge planning based on patient care needs

Administer medicines, IV drugs, blood/blood products and controlled drugs according to agreed policies. Records and monitors patients post administration according to policy and reports any adverse events or medication errors

Adheres to Best Practice Guidelines in controlling infection and reports/manage infections as dictated by policy and work closely with Infection Control Nurse. Handles and correctly disposes of medical waste as per hospital policy

Closing date for applications: Tuesday  –12th  May2026

Informal Enquires to [email protected]

Please submit your application with updated CV.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.