A&E Nurse Sligo Nursing · Nursing Recruitment · Sligo

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Job Title: Agency A&E Nurse

Location: University of Sligo Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary (as per agency requirements)
Reporting To: Clinical Nurse Manager / Agency Coordinator / Hospital A&E Lead
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (DOE), in line with HSE pay scales
Hours: Flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Part time hours available.
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered A&E Nurses to join our healthcare team.Agency A&E Nurses provide high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients presenting with urgent or emergency health needs. Working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the nurse will adapt to various healthcare settings, maintain high clinical standards, and ensure compliance with national healthcare regulations and policies.
By submitting your interest, you are registering for future opportunities. Should a suitable position become available, we will contact you to discuss it further. Otherwise, we will retain your details for consideration in future relevant roles.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver patient-centred care in line with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) standards.
Triage and assess patients presenting to the Emergency Department using Manchester Triage or equivalent systems.
Provide emergency nursing interventions including wound care, resuscitation support, IV therapy, and pain management.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and document clinical records accurately.
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Respond to clinical emergencies and support critical care transfers.
Ensure infection control, patient safety, and privacy standards are upheld.
Administer medications safely and according to protocols and guidelines.
Adapt quickly to new environments and follow local hospital policies and procedures.
Participate in clinical audits and mandatory training as required.
Requirements:
Registered General Nurse (RGN) with active registration with An Bord Altranais / Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) .
Must have eligibility to work in Ireland (EU/EEA passport or appropriate work visa).
Triage training and certification (preferred but not mandatory).
Mandatory training including but not exclusive to Current Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification(desirable), Safety Intervention training(formerly MAPA can be supplied by Direct Medics)
Garda Vetting (cost covered by Direct Medics)
Minimum 12 months post-registration experience in an A&E, ED, or Urgent Care setting.
Experience in high-acuity environments and familiarity with Irish or UK healthcare systems (HSE/NHS or private).
Benefits
We offer our nursing professionals market-leading benefits, including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle – days, nights, weekends
Supportive and friendly team with 24/7 on-call assistance
Free Mandatory Training
Free Police clearance
Quick and easy registration process
New app to view shifts, compliance, leave availability and more
*T&Cs Apply
Desirable Requirements:
Postgraduate qualification in Emergency Nursing
Paediatric Emergency Experience (for mixed A&E departments)
Familiarity with HIQA standards
To Apply
Submit your contact details and CV via the APPLY button
To discuss this role in further detail, contact our Nursing recruitment consultant directly on (00353) 01 5136278 or email at nursingrecruitment@directmedics.com for further information.
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