ICU Band 5 Staff Nurse — Critical Care & Development

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Intensive Therapy Unit within Borders General Hospital. You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary Critical Care Team delivering safe, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a busy acute hospital environment.

This role requires a first-level Registered Nurse (Adult) with an interest in Critical Care, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to high professional standards.

Qualifications

• First-level Registered Nurse (Adult) qualification.
• Experience in critical care or acute settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill patients in ICU/HDU with diverse conditions.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams including medical staff and support workers.
• Develop assessment, monitoring and clinical decision-making skills.
• Build confidence in caring for patients requiring organ support.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvements.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

NHS Borders is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Intensive Therapy Unit within Borders General Hospital. You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary Critical Care Team delivering safe, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a busy acute hospital environment.

This role requires a first-level Registered Nurse (Adult) with an interest in Critical Care, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to high professional standards.