Staff Nurse - Critical Care Department

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join their Intensive Care Unit. The role involves full-time, rotational 12-hour shifts within a support team focused on critical patient care. Candidates must be registered with the NMC and show enthusiasm for working in a demanding environment. This position offers comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is essential.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development is required.
• Basic IT skills are necessary.
• Strong communication skills are a must.
• Enthusiasm for working in a critical care environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Join our dedicated team in Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit.
• Provide care for patients with critical conditions.
• Work in a rotating full-time role involving days and nights.

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various 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.

Vacancies

We are offering 4 permanent posts, each working 37 hours per week with a shift pattern covering 24/7 days and nights.

About the Role

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses with general or adult nursing qualifications registered with the NMC to join our dedicated team within the NHS GG&C Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit. These are full-time rotational roles (37 hours) involving 12-hour shifts, including days and nights from Monday to Sunday.

The ICU/HDU cares for patients with conditions ranging from single to multi-organ failure, requiring ventilatory support (invasive or non-invasive), cardiovascular, and renal support. We serve as a tertiary referral unit for Vascular, ENT, and Renal services.

Candidate Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Basic IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a critical care environment

Training and Development

Successful candidates will receive Competency-Based Preceptorship Programme training, and upon completion, will undertake the Critical Care Course accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University.

Additional Information

Evidence of current NMC registration is required before start date. A live NMC UK pin is essential for consideration.

Contact

Informal inquiries can be directed to Roisin Parker at 0141 452 3917 or [e-mail].

Details for application support are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

Equality and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces community.

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