Darren Carroll | Clinical Nurse Specialist – Tissue Viability
Bon Secours Hospital Dublin
The importance of nurses at Bon Secours Health System
Nurses play a central role in delivering advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients.
Our nursing staff work closely with other healthcare professionals to administer comprehensive care addressed to the specific needs of patients. They connect with doctors, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, and other team members to coordinate treatment plans, share important patient information, and provide a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. This collaborative approach ensures the best possible care and outcomes for our patients.
Common responsibilities for nurses include medication management, monitoring patients' vital signs, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, providing wound care, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of patient care areas, advocating for patients' needs and preferences, and educating patients and families about health conditions and treatments, following up with emotional support during challenging times. Nursing as a practice extends beyond medical tasks to encompass holistic patient care and support.
Pictured below are the Directors of Nursing from our hospitals and our Care Village, along side our Chief Nursing, Quality & Patient Safety Officer at our recent Nursing and Quality Conference.
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice for nurses internationally, empowering talent through competitive rewards, development opportunities, and a supportive environment for all.
Career opportunities for our nursing team include surgical, medical, paediatric, adult, and elder care. These clinical areas are supported by state-of-the-art operating theatres, endoscopy units, diagnostic imaging, cardiac catheterisation labs, intensive care wards and medical assessment units.
To celebrate professional development and empower our staff, we partner with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences on a number of Leadership Development Programmes for managers and staff across our network. There is also a leadership programme specifically tailored to nursing staff.
We are actively recruiting nurses across all specialties. Apply now for a life-changing career with our nursing team and make a real impact on the lives of those we serve.
Nurse recruitment is an international process and we value the skills, knowledge and cultures of new nurses from across the globe. Our HR specialists dedicate time and effort to supporting nurses and their families as they relocate and settle into our hospitals and communities nationwide.
We provide the NMBI Adaptation Programme to our overseas nurses in some of our hospitals and assist with relocation, financial assistance and NMBI registration.
I had the pleasure of joining the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin in 2022 and have not looked back since. The quality of patient care is exceptional and is reflective of the competent and hard-working multi-disciplinary team who always put the patient and their families first and foremost incorporating the highest standard of care. In the Bon Secours, we are one big family who work effectively together in the best interest of our patients.
I have been working in the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin for the last 14 years and I knew from the early stages working in the Hospital that it would be a good fit for me. There is a very positive and collaborative atmosphere across the hospital which has encouraged my personal and professional growth. The Bons is a great hospital and one which I am proud to say I work for.
Apart from loving what I do daily as a nurse I work with an amazing group of people in the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin. Every day is a different experience and I feel respected and supported in my job.
I’ve been a part of the Bons community for over 2 years now and in that time I have been given a range of opportunities to progress and develop my career. I started as a staff nurse in the Oncology department and advanced to the position of a Clinical Placement Coordinator in the Nurse Practice Development Unit. I have furthered my career by progressing onto the role of Clinical Nurse Manager 2 of the Childrens Ward. Throughout my time in the Bons I have been encouraged and guided in my career progression and supported in each new role. Community and a positive working culture are key to the Bons and I have been lucky enough to make some new life long friends throughout this journey.
Throughout my career at Bon Secours Tralee, I’ve experienced first-hand the hospital’s commitment to supporting staff development and career progression. From starting as a staff nurse, advancing to Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM), and eventually taking on the role of Assistant Director of Nursing, I’ve consistently been encouraged and empowered to grow professionally. The hospital provides a nurturing environment that fosters leadership skills and continuous learning, I’m grateful for the opportunities and support I’ve received working in Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee.