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Staff Nurse Theatre - UPMC Whitfield Hospital
UPMC Global Operations Center Limited
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Staff Nurse Theatre - UPMC Whitfield Hospital Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital Job type: Full Time Permanent Salary: €37,657 - €54,223 DOE (plus additional location allowance) Hours: 37 hrs per week Overview of role: The post holder will work as an integral member of the Nursing and Multidisciplinary team in the operating theatre suite / endoscopy suite involved in the provision of evidence based care to the patients who attend for surgery. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: General Responsibilities: • Nurses are expected to practice according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and Professional Clinical Guidelines • Adhere at all times to the Nursing Board code for nurses and ensure that subordinate staff do likewise. • Adhere to UPMC Hospital Guidelines / Policies / Protocols. • Work within their scope of practice and take measures to continuously develop and maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practice. • Provide and maintain a caring, efficient and highly professional nursing service to all patients in his / her care. • Be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to their area of practice. • Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient at all times. • Assume responsibility for and coordinate the management of the ward area in the absence of the CNM I/CNM II. • To undertake the role of mentor/buddy where requested and to facilitate the orientation and development of new staff. • Actively participate in anaesthetics, scrub, and circulating, PACU or endoscopy room duties as is required • Provide nursing care for patients undergoing surgery • Assist consultant surgeons in all surgical procedures • Maintain standards of nursing care in pre-operative and post-operative planning, implementation and patient care • Be aware of the multifaceted needs of theatre patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families • Prepare the operating room for all elective scheduled procedures • Maintain the principles of aseptic techniques in performing surgical scrub, setting instruments, gowning, gloving as needed for each surgical procedure • Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice. • Ensure the correct counting procedures are adhered to throughout the patient stay in the operating room • Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice • Participate in innovation and change in the approach to patient care delivery, and contribute to service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of nursing management, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatment. • Participate in the setting of professional standards. Understand and co-operate with the need to measure and audit the effectiveness of care given in order to provide quality care. • Be aware of and comply with the principles of clinical governance including quality, risk and health & safety and be individually responsible for clinical governance, risk management and health & safety issues within their own work area. • Accurately record and report incidents, near misses and or verbal complaints to appropriate personnel according to Hospital Policy. • Participate in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines to support compliance with research best practice. • Ability to access policies on Q-Pulse and to log incidents as required. Qualifications & Experience: Skills Essential to the post: • Ensure patient needs are identified and nursing actions are planned, implemented, evaluated then documented accurately. • Identify risk utilising risk assessments, document on the risk register and monitor same. • Assist in maintaining safe custody of controlled drugs in accordance with agreed policies and report any discrepancies to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services (Theatres). • Provide a safe working environment for patients and staff. • Maintain open communication with relevant personnel across the services. • Ensure relevant patient documentation is in order and international patient safety goals are adhered to. • Be a Registered Nurse in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) • Basic Life Support Training • Hold a Theatre Qualification (desirable) Experience: • Demonstrate evidence of Theatre Nursing experience. • Have knowledge of the relevant disciplines in the Hospital pertaining to Infection Control, Quality and Risk Management, Health & Safety. • Personal Competencies: • Attend in a timely manner all mandatory education sessions • Maintain a professional portfolio • Ensure your professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession of nursing and UPMC • Time management skills. • Able to act quickly to address urgent matters. This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business. Salary: €37,657.19 - €54,223.51 per annum based on a 37 hour week. Candidates who are eligible for appointment as a Senior Nurse will be remunerated at the Senior Nurse salary. Closing Date: 17/11/2026 Please note that UPMC reserves the right to close this recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received or if a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future vacancies may be filled. Please contact Ruth Holland on hollandr7@upmc.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment processor role. Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues. Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. About UPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.