Preoperative Assessment Lead

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care. We are urgently seeking a Preoperative Assessment Lead for our hospital in Westmeath, Ireland. Responsibilities Provide professional and clinical leadership to ensure high standards of patient care across Endoscopy, Day Surgery, and OPD/PAC services. Coordinate, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using an evidence-based and person-centred care planning approach. Deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care in accordance with NMBI guidelines, HIQA standards, HSE policies, CHKS requirements, local protocols, and current legislation. Conduct and document pre-operative assessments, including patient history, health screening, nursing evaluation, and identification of suitability for surgery. Arrange and review pre-operative investigations such as blood tests, ECGs, x-rays, and pulmonary function tests, escalat...