Charge Nurse

Nhs-Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a dedicated Oncology Unit Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving cancer treatments and supportive care. You will work within a busy department, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure tailored, compassionate care and effective communication.

We value CPD and a strong nursing foundation; leadership and ward management development will be supported by the department, with supervision from the Senior Charge Nurse in Oncology.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with UK NMC Part 1 (RN1) or Part 2 (RN2).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) is essential.
• Degree-level education is desirable; further study to complete SACT administration will be expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatments.
• Deliver tailored care with an exceptional multidisciplinary team.
• Develop leadership and ward management skills in support of the oncology department.
• Report to the Senior Charge Nurse in Oncology.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered nurse (RN1/RN2)

Job description

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Oncology Unit Nursing Team to provide Nursing Care to patients undergoing various Cancer treatments and Supportive Care.

Previous experience in Cancer and Palliative Care would be desirable but not essential. Evidence of a high level of clinical expertise and continuing professional development is essential. Education to degree level is also desirable, further study at degree level to complete Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy administration will be expected.

The successful candidate will work within our busy department, with an exceptional multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care to our patients, excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

The successful candidate will develop leadership and ward management skills to support the oncology department and Specialist Services.

The post holder will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse in Oncology.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.

For further information please contact Elizabeth Imrie SCN on 01382 633832 ext 40574

Hours of work – 36 hours working day/night rotation.

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