Agency Orthopaedic Nurse Limerick

Clarity Recruitment • Limerick, PA

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About The Position

Clarity Locums is recruiting a Registered General Nurse (RGN) for agency work in an orthopaedic setting in Limerick. Flexible weekday and weekend shifts are available, with working arrangements to suit the nurse’s availability. The role involves delivering person-centred care to orthopaedic patients and supporting their treatment, recovery, and discharge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in General Nursing.
• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• At least 6 months of post-registration nursing experience.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Compassionate and person-centred approach to nursing care.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.
• Registered with Clarity Locums or willing to register.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an orthopaedic nursing setting.
• Experience in pre-operative and post-operative care, wound management, and neurovascular observations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care in an orthopaedic setting.
• Assess, monitor, and review patients’ health needs.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care to orthopaedic patients.
• Carry out clinical observations and accurately record patient information.
• Administer medications and pain relief safely and effectively.
• Monitor patients following orthopaedic procedures and surgeries.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and post-operative wound management.
• Carry out neurovascular observations and identify potential complications.
• Assist patients with mobility, rehabilitation, and recovery.
• Support patients with casts, splints, and other orthopaedic supports as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date nursing documentation.
• Work collaboratively with orthopaedic consultants, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support patients and their families with care, communication, and discharge planning.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional clinical environment.
• Adhere to NMBI standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Flexible weekday and weekend shifts.
• €250 referral bonus.
• €100 sign-on bonus.
• Free uniform.
• Paid NMBI registration.
• €100 “Agency Nurse of the Month” bonus.
• Free Garda vetting.
• Easy-to-use smartphone app.
• Booking platform open 24 hours a day.
• Holiday, public holiday, and sick pay.
• HSE-approved agency.
• Allocated consultant.
• Free CPI training with Clarity Locums.
• Flexible working to suit availability.
• Opportunity to gain experience in an orthopaedic setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level