Complex Orthopedics RN — Flexible Working

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, part of NHS Scotland, seeks a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedic Wards nursing team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for a defined group of patients from admission to discharge.

As part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will prioritise patient safety, support families, and contribute to audits and service improvements while maintaining accurate records and upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• UK NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion, resilience and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard, evidence based nursing care in line with NMC and NHS Scotland standards.
• Organise and prioritise your workload to meet the needs of patients effectively.
• Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks, promoting patient safety and wellbeing.
• Support junior staff and students, contributing to mentorship and professional development programmes.
• Use sound clinical judgement in assessing patient conditions and responding appropriately.
• Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Contribute to smooth departmental running, including taking charge in absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Use specialised and generic clinical equipment safely and competently (e.g. ECG, IV pumps, bladder scanners).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Compassion

Resilience

Professionalism

Continuous professional development

Education

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, part of NHS Scotland, seeks a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedic Wards nursing team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for a defined group of patients from admission to discharge.

As part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will prioritise patient safety, support families, and contribute to audits and service improvements while maintaining accurate records and upholding confidentiality.