Staff Nurse - Orthopaedics

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

You must have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

This is a permanent position of 33.4 hours. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

The shift pattern for this position is rotational

An exciting opportunity for passionate motivated nurses to join our fantastic Acute Medical team within Royal Alexandra Hospital has arisen. Based in Ward 15 with 22 beds this short stay acute medical ward will require the successful candidate to work within a close multidisciplinary team and work collaboratively across the unit. As part of the multidisciplinary team you will have responsibility for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care needs with consideration to lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.

The ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of an integrated team is required. You are required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service. Nursing is a strong visible directive in assuring care and setting standards with the patient at the centre of their care pathway. Nurses are invited who wish to develop and work within a forward thinking nursing environment.

You will be supported, encouraged and appreciated within your role. There will be opportunities for enhancing your skills, through additional training and development which we offer and encourage. This is supported by our Nurse Educator who will support you while you settle into your new environment.

It is essential you are a Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.

Our standard shift pattern is 12 hours shifts over 7 days, including Public Holidays and weekends. We are willing to be flexible and consider a variety of shift patterns out with the standard 12 hour rota.

Informal contact: Susan O’Connor, Lead Nurse, 0141 314 6898

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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