University Hospital Waterford is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse Theatre/Anaesthetics & Recovery to join its perioperative team. This permanent HSE opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic surgical environment delivering high-quality patient care across theatre, anaesthetics, and recovery services.
This campaign may create a panel for current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time).
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care within theatre, anaesthetics and recovery settings.
- Support surgical teams in maintaining safe and efficient operating environments.
- Monitor and assess patients pre- and post-operatively.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team collaboration to optimise patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Registration as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Experience in theatre, anaesthetics or recovery nursing (desirable).
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Staff Nurse (General) Grade 2135 consolidated pay scale effective 1 August 2025 .
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Salary in accordance with HSE consolidated salary scales.
- Public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement as per HSE policy.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Access to a dynamic acute hospital environment.
Location & Employer Information
University Hospital Waterford is the main acute hospital for the South East region and operates under the Health Service Executive. The hospital provides a wide range of acute and specialist services, offering nurses exposure to a diverse and clinically challenging environment.
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via Rezoomo
Informal enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 051 848248 / 051 847396
Reference: 26UHWN2802
Last Day to Apply: 16 March 2026, 2:00 PM
