Registered Children's Nurse

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking Registered Children’s Nurses to join Tayside Children’s Hospital. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment with a focus on pediatric care. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience and a commitment to teamwork. Positions include both permanent and fixed-term contracts, with various working hours available.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date clinical skills and clinical experience in paediatrics.
• Preferably experience in acute paediatrics.
• Committed to a fast-paced, person-centred environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the team at Tayside Children's Hospital Ward 29.
• Work in high dependency and children’s assessment unit.
• Support clinical practices in pediatric care.

Skills

Excellent teamwork

Ability to work on own initiative

Clinical experience in paediatrics

Education

Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register

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.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Tayside Children’s Hospital Ward 29, High Dependency and Children’s Assessment Unit for Registered Children’s Nurses to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for Paediatric nurses to further develop their skills and gain knowledge in a supportive environment.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register, with up-to-date clinical skills and experience. Preference will be given to those with experience working within acute paediatrics. We are seeking individuals who are committed to working in a fast-paced, person-centred environment, able to demonstrate excellent teamwork and the ability to work using their own initiative.

Requirements

• Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
• Up-to-date clinical skills and clinical experience in paediatrics.
• Preferably experience in acute paediatrics.
• Committed to working in a fast-paced, person-centred environment with excellent team working skills and the ability to work on own initiative.

Employment details

Hours of work are: Day/Night rotation including weekends. Permanent and fixed term/secondment positions available.

• Permanent posts available
• 2 posts – 30 hours per week
• 1 post – 34.5 hours per week
• Fixed term/secondment for 1 year
• 1 post – 23 hours per week
• 1 post – 30 hours per week

Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

How to apply / Shortlisting

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Additional Information For Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

Informal enquiries to: Samantha Russell, Senior Charge Nurse 01382 660111 ext 40375 or Ashley Phillips, Senior Nurse/APNP 01382 660111 ext 32716.

We invite applications from all sections of society and welcome diverse applicants to NHS Scotland.

Expiry: This description does not indicate whether the role is currently open or closed. The status should be confirmed by the posted vacancy.