Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – Dublin and South East Region
Location: St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin
Reference: SCH0792025
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Grade Code: 2135 – Staff Nurse (General)
Closing Date: 11 November 2025, 16:00
Published: 28 October 2025
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About the Role
St Columcille’s Hospital, part of the HSE Dublin and South East Health Region, invites applications for the position of Staff Nurse (Theatre). This is a key opportunity for a registered general nurse to join a dedicated perioperative team in a busy acute hospital setting known for its commitment to excellence in surgical care and patient safety.
As a member of the Theatre Department, you will work within a multidisciplinary environment that values continuous learning, teamwork, and the delivery of high-quality care to surgical patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care across all perioperative phases (pre-, intra-, and post-operative).
- Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
- Prepare and check surgical instruments, equipment, and materials to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborate closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, and allied health professionals.
- Monitor patients and document clinical observations accurately.
- Support and supervise student nurses and healthcare assistants.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits within the Theatre Department.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (NMBI) in the General Division.
- Evidence of recent clinical experience in an acute hospital setting.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or CPD in Perioperative/Operating Department Nursing.
- Previous experience in anaesthetics, recovery, or scrub roles.
- Knowledge of current HSE infection control and patient safety protocols.
What We Offer
- Salary (as per HSE Consolidated Pay Scales effective 1 August 2025):
€37,288 – €55,477 per annum (13 points, including LSI). - Permanent Wholetime contract with pensionable benefits.
- Structured professional development and educational supports.
- Access to health and wellbeing programmes for HSE staff.
- Inclusive, team-focused workplace committed to high standards of patient care.
Ready to Apply?
Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at 16:00.
Informal enquiries:
Clement Anburaj, Interim Director of Nursing
📧 [email protected] | ☎ 01 211 5014
