Charge Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Margaret; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join their Older Peoples Services team. The role involves delivering high standards of rehabilitative care for elderly patients in a multidisciplinary environment. Key responsibilities include supporting complex needs, collaborating with ward leadership, and contributing to team development. The position requires strong leadership skills and experience in elderly or medical care, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experienced registered nurse with a background in elderly or medical settings.
• Ability to support and manage patients with complex needs.
• Leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of rehabilitative care to patients.
• Collaborate with the Senior Charge Nurse for effective ward management.
• Motivate and develop staff within the rehabilitation service.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the Older Peoples Services based in Ward 6 at Queen Margaret Hospital. The service has 22 inpatient beds. We provide ongoing Assessment and Rehabilitation for our Elderly population. As part of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of rehabilitative care to support and manage patients through their rehabilitation journey towards discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to support and manage patients with complex needs.
• Work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse to ensure effective management and operation of the ward.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff within the service, drawing on experience in an elderly or medical setting.
• Support the delivery of rehabilitative care within the Rehabilitation Setting and contribute to a supportive ethos in providing a high quality service as set out in the Nursing Assurance Framework.

Informal Enquiries

For informal enquiries please contact Kelly Birrell, Ward 5 Senior Charge Nurse on 01383 623623 ext 25105 or Kim Macpherson, Lead Nurse on 01383 623623 ext 20333 or email [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Criminal Records, PVG and Right to Work

• Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", appointment will be subject to joining the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
• A requirement of this post is to become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.
• NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application.

Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society and offers flexible working and family-friendly policies. We fully support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.