Registered Band 5 Nurse - Day Shifts

Medacs Healthcare; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

First sight of agency nursing shifts

Dedicated consultant support

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the team at University Hospital Ayr / University Hospital Crosshouse, covering day shifts in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients within a supportive NHS environment.

Join a dedicated team with opportunities for professional development, revalidation support, and access to a range of learning resources as you progress your NHS career.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• PVG/background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for seriously ill or unstable patients.
• Identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment for the relevant operating list.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Skills

Quick thinking

Patience

Attention to detail

Methodical

Ability to work under pressure

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Healthboard Name: NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Hospital: University Hospital Ayr / University Hospital Crosshouse

Job role: Registered nurse band 5

• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

NHS Ayrshire and Arran hospitals are looking for a diligent, knowledgeable agency Registered Nurse with recent NHS experience to come and join their team of health care professionals and specialists.

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated professionals, you will be utilising these resources to provide emergency treatment and ongoing medical care of the highest calibre to patients.

As a healthcare specialist, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you progress your skills and site specialities at every opportunity.

General key skills
In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical approach to tasks
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A desire to learn and improve
• The ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with NHS Ayrshire and Arran you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Take blood/fit a cannula and undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Write care plans, perform assessments, and make referrals.
• Organise admissions and discharges to and from the ward.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check. - PVG

Registered band 5 nurse - day shifts Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire