Elderly Care Orthopaedic Nurse - Older Peoples Services

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Elderly Care Orthopaedic Nurse team. This role involves conducting Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for frail older adults with fractures. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of nursing experience, including specific training in geriatric care. Comprehensive induction and ongoing development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of nursing experience.
• 2 years in relevant specialty.
• Commitment to continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) for older adults.
• Support and coordinate patient care with orthopaedic consultants.
• Facilitate patient discharges and referrals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse with live PIN

Postgraduate certification

Job description

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

To apply for this position, you must have a live PIN with the NMC UK.

The shift pattern for this role is Monday to Sunday.

The Elderly Care Orthopaedic Nurse team at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Gartnavel General Hospital is looking to expand.

We seek a Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of experience, including 2 years in a relevant specialty. Evidence of further education such as postgraduate certification or ongoing professional development in relevant areas is required.

The post involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) to older adults presenting with fractures and identified as frail. Responsibilities include facilitating CGA within orthopaedic wards, supporting consultant-led Older People's liaison ward rounds, and ensuring safe transfer and appropriate onward referral of patients requiring further assessment and rehabilitation within Geriatric Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (GORU) wards at GGH.

You will also provide orthopaedic support and act as a liaison within the GGH site, coordinating with orthopaedic consultants to review patients and minimize unnecessary transfers. As part of CGA, you will support patient discharge processes, including screening, referrals, and involving patients and families. You will serve as an expert resource, advising team members as needed.

The ECON team operates over 7 days, with shifts from 07:15 to 15:30. New appointments will receive comprehensive induction and ongoing development opportunities within the Older People's Services teams.

For informal inquiries, contact Leanne Knox at [e-mail].

Note: Due to expected high response, the position may close before the advertised deadline once applications are opened. Please complete your application promptly.

Further details on contacting the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

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