Prison Nurse in Scotland

Direct Medics; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Medics, celebrating 25 years in healthcare, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for a prison setting in Scotland. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with medical teams, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have nursing registration and experience in relevant settings.

Benefits

Free Criminal Records Check

Free Occupational Health Assessment

Free Uniform

Free Mandatory Skills Training

24/7 On Call Service

Dedicated Nursing Manager

Qualifications

• Must have 12 months recent paid experience in an NHS hospital.
• Experience working in a prison setting is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and monitor vital signs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and ensure patient safety.
• Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies within the prison.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

Valid Nursing registration with the NMC

Job description

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About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Job Title: Registered Nurse -Prison Nurse in Scotland

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients, monitoring their condition, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

By submitting your interest, you are registering for future opportunities. Should a suitable position become available, we will contact you to discuss it further. Otherwise, we will retain your details for consideration in future relevant roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications, treatments monitoring vital signs.
• Assess patient conditions and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors, healthcare professionals and families to ensure patient well-being.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies within the prison, providing immediate care and coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
• Security and Safety: Follow all security and safety protocols, ensuring the safety of both staff and inmates.
• Chronic Disease Management: Assist in managing chronic conditions among inmates, such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.

Requirements:

• Valid Nursing registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) for the UK.
• 12 months recent paid experience completed at ward level within an NHS hospital setting and experience working in a prison setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We offer our nursing professionals market-leading benefits, including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Free Criminal Records Check
• Training and support will be provided for nurses who may not have prior prison experience.
• Free Occupational Health Assessment
• Free Uniform
• Free Mandatory Skills Training*
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Scheme*
• Weekly Payroll
• 24/7 On Call Service
• Dedicated Nursing Manager
• *T&Cs Apply

To Apply

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To discuss this role in further detail, contact our nursing recruitment consultant directly on 0141 4283127 or email at[emailprotected] for further information.

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