Naas General Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join its busy Emergency Department in Naas, County Kildare. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers experienced nurses the chance to work in a fast-paced acute care environment while contributing to high-quality emergency healthcare services within HSE Dublin and Midlands.
This Staff Nurse Emergency Department role is ideal for candidates with proven acute hospital experience who are committed to patient-centred care, teamwork, and clinical excellence. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering emergency nursing services to patients across the region.
Reference: NAAS526242
Job Overview
The Emergency Department at Naas General Hospital plays a vital role in delivering urgent and emergency care services to patients throughout Kildare and the surrounding region. This Staff Nurse position offers the opportunity to develop specialist emergency nursing skills while working in a dynamic clinical setting focused on patient safety, rapid assessment, and high standards of care.
The successful candidate will support emergency care delivery, collaborate closely with medical and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to maintaining a responsive and patient-focused Emergency Department environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with clinical guidelines and best practice.
- Respond effectively to emergency and acute clinical situations.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with medical staff and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Support infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote compassionate, respectful, and patient-centred care at all times.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training programmes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience relevant to a Staff Nurse role within an acute Emergency Department setting.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and safety.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE pay scales for Staff Nurse Grade 2135 positions. Competitive public sector benefits apply, including annual leave entitlements, pension scheme access, professional development opportunities, and ongoing clinical training.
This is a Permanent Whole-Time position within HSE Dublin and Midlands. Shift patterns will operate in accordance with Emergency Department service requirements.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Naas, County Kildare, within the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region. Naas General Hospital provides essential acute and emergency healthcare services to a growing regional population and offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to work within a supportive and clinically focused environment.
HSE Dublin and Midlands oversees healthcare delivery across Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow, supporting integrated patient care services across the region.
Application Details
Applications for this Staff Nurse Emergency Department job in Naas are open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Informal enquiries can be directed to:
Lynn Farrell
Assistant Director of Nursing
Tel: 045 843027
Email: lynn.farrell@hse.ie
Date Posted: 19 May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
