Staff Nurse - Theatre (Orthopaedic Experience) - Servisource

Description

Servisource is seeking an experienced Theatre Nurse (Orthopaedics) on behalf of a leading private healthcare provider in County Westmeath.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern surgical service and work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional patient care throughout the perioperative journey.

Candidates with experience in Orthopaedic Theatre Nursing, including elective and trauma procedures, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Essential Requirements

• Active NMBI registration.
• Minimum 3 years' post-registration nursing experience.
• At least 1 year's recent Theatre Nursing experience.
• Experience in one or more theatre disciplines, including scrub, anaesthetic, recovery, or circulating nursing.
• Orthopaedic Theatre experience highly desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Unrestricted right to work in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centred nursing care throughout the perioperative pathway.
• Support scrub, circulating, anaesthetic, and recovery functions as required.
• Assist with orthopaedic surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety and best practice standards.
• Prepare and maintain theatre equipment, instrumentation, and surgical supplies.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery, responding appropriately to changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Participate in theatre briefings, handovers, and surgical safety processes.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting elective and trauma orthopaedic procedures.
• Knowledge of orthopaedic instrumentation, implants, and surgical techniques.
• Experience working in an acute hospital or private healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with electronic patient records and theatre management systems.
• Involvement in quality improvement or patient safety initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with HSE pay scales and reflective of experience.
• Permanent, full-time contract.
• Support for further education and professional development.
• Structured career progression opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• No placement fees, 100% free recruitment process.

If you're an experienced Theatre Nurse looking to further your career within a supportive surgical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!