What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bank Staff Nurse position at recruitNet?
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care and community care settings.
We are hiring a Bank Staff Nurse for our client hospital in Galway, Ireland.
Working Hours: Bank / Flexible Shifts
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred nursing care to patients across various departments.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care plans in accordance with clinical guidelines and hospital policies.
Monitor patients’ conditions, recognise changes in their health status, and promptly report concerns to the appropriate medical team.
Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with prescribed instructions and professional standards.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, nursing documentation, and clinical reports.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
Communicate professionally with patients, families, and colleagues, providing appropriate information, reassurance, and support.
Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, patient safety standards, and hospital policies.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and assist in the delivery of timely and effective clinical care.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when working across different departments and shifts, according to service requirements.
Requirements
Be registered or eligible to register in the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Have at least 2 years post registration experience - ideally
Must have valid permission to work in the Republic of Ireland to be eligible for bank shifts.
Benefits
Highly competitive pay rates
Subsidised on-site parking
Subsidised staff restaurant
Opportunities for specialised Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
Low patient-to-nurse ratios
Access to Ireland’s first and only fully integrated electronic patient record system
A supportive workplace culture built on teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect
A dynamic learning environment offering opportunities to support undergraduate and postgraduate education in Nursing, Medicine, and Allied Health Professions