A nursing career at St James’s Hospital offers the opportunity to work with leading clinical professionals in a dynamic and progressive health care environment.  St James’s Hospital is the largest acute teaching hospital in Ireland and is partnered academically with Trinity College Dublin. The nursing community with a multinational staff of over 1,600 is vibrant, dynamic and plays a central role in the delivery of quality care.

St James’s Hospital’s nursing team is dynamic and innovative. They make an enormous contribution to patient care and are driven by achieving excellence, continuous improvement and innovation in their work.

There are over 40 different inpatient and ambulatory care clinical areas that our nurses work in, with many of these clinical areas being national or tertiary referral centres. This offers nurses the opportunity to work with experts in services leading with innovative and specialist patient care.

Here at St James’s Hospital, we are also committed to our nurses’ professional and personal development. As a hospital, we actively support and encourage our nursing staff, at all levels, to enhance their skills, develop and expand their professional practice, and participate in continuing training and postgraduate education programmes.

One of the key benefits of working in St James’s Hospital is our commitment to nurse education, training and development. We, with our academic partners Trinity College Dublin , educate and train 270 undergraduate nursing students each year. Together with Trinity we facilitate, support and fund a number of accredited postgraduate courses in a wide range of specialities. The Centre for Learning and Development offers a broad range of Accredited Foundation courses or short courses either via e-learning or specific clinical facilitated study days.

Nursing research is paramount and encouraged at all grades. The successful partnership between the hospital and the Trinity Centre for Practice & Healthcare Innovation (a research center located within the School of Nursing and Midwifery) has resulted in advancing the nursing research agenda within the nursing team. 

Nursing at St James’s Hospital

Nursing at St James’s Hospital

As Director of Nursing, I am immensely proud to lead such a dedicated and compassionate team of professionals. Your unwavering commitment, expertise, and care are the pillars of our success. Every day, you go above and beyond to provide exceptional care to those in our charge, and for that, I am profoundly grateful. I would like to assure you that your hard work does not go unnoticed, and I, along with the wider Nursing team believe that such valuable contributions need to be recognised and celebrated. The introduction of the DAISY & BEE Recognition Awards has been a great success in recent years. I would also like to thank you for your commitment in supporting our undergraduate and postgraduate nursing colleagues. 

Here in St. James's Hospital, you will find a nurturing environment where your professional growth is encouraged, and your skills are valued. Our hospital is not just a workplace, it is a community where we support each other and strive for excellence in patient care. Our nursing values of teamwork, professionalism, compassion, caring, and empathy are at the heart of everything we do. We have an exciting strategy and vision to be world-class leaders in Nursing, and we are actively engaged in the international nursing accreditation journey for Pathway to Excellence. Working as a nursing team will continue to support each other in attaining our shared mission of healthcare excellence and innovate in patient care. 

As Director of Nursing staff well-being is a priority for me. Your health and happiness are crucial to our success, and we are committed to providing the support and resources you need to thrive. We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We believe that every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enrich our community. Our dedication to Diversity, Belonging, Equity, and Inclusion (DBEI) ensures that everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best

Working together, let us continue to advance St. James's Nursing, support each other on this journey, and provide the highest quality patient care. Thank you for your dedication and passion. Your contributions make a real difference every day, and I am honoured to work alongside such an exceptional team.

If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking a fulfilling and enjoyable career in nursing, St. James's Nursing would like to invite you to become part of our team. 

Thank you all,

Sharon Slattery Sig

Sharon Slattery, Director of Nursing

Working as a Health Care Assistant

Nursing Strategy 2023 - 2026

Nursing strategy Aug 2024

International Nursing Day 2024 Highlights

Pathway to Excellence®

PTE

We are on a journey! St James's Hospital is actively working towards attaining Pathway to Excellence® accreditation. The Pathway to Excellence® programme is a framework for nursing and midwifery excellence, focusing on creating and sustaining a positive practice environment for our staff. It is awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC) which has identified six standards in developing a positive practice environment.
These are: 

Shared Decision Making, Leadership, Safety, Quality, Wellbeing and Professional Development.
The Pathway to Excellence® standards impact a range of factors that influence patient and staff outcomes, such as; employee turnover, job satisfaction and engagement, productivity and teamwork, nurse-sensitive quality indicators, safety events, and patient satisfaction.

As an organisation, St James’s Hospital is committed to enculturating these standards to improve nurse satisfaction, with the ultimate aim of: 
•    Retaining choice nursing staff and leaders
•    Cultivating interprofessional collaboration
•    Championing high-quality nursing practice.

Our goal to achieving Pathway to Excellence® accreditation stemmed from our involvement in the Magnet4Europe project, an initiative that aimed to reshape the work environment for staff to improve their mental health and wellbeing. 
Seven hospitals in the UK and one hospital in Switzerland currently have Pathway to Excellence® accreditation, with St James’s Hospital being the first hospital in Ireland to apply. 

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Nursing Mentoring Programme

The St James's Hospital Nursing Mentoring Programme is designed to support nurses throughout their professional journey. Whether transitioning from nursing college to a professional workplace or shifting to a new specialty or role, the programme provides a nurturing environment where mentees can seek guidance, share challenges, and receive constructive feedback from experienced mentors.

By fostering a sense of belonging, the programme aims to increase job satisfaction, enhance confidence in career goals, and reduce turnover rates. Mentors offer emotional support, actively listen to concerns, and create a safe space for mentees to express their thoughts and feelings, helping them navigate the early stages of their nursing careers with a sense of purpose and dedication.

Nurse Mentoring Programme

Nursing Practice Development Unit (NPDU)