Registered Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Scotland is looking for a part-time Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their team. You will care for patients with varying healthcare needs and support the implementation of new care models. Applicants must be registered on the UK NMC Register and have excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality, person-centred care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in patient care and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in a 17-bedded ward.
• Implement new models of care in the GP unit.
• Support the delivery of the National Dementia Strategy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to assess patient care needs

Teamwork

Education

Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1/RNA/Sub-part 2; RN2 or Sub-part 1: RN3 /Sub-part 2: RN3 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.

FIXED TERM – 7 MONTHS / PART TIME

A fixed term vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse. This post is based in the GP Unit, caring for a wide variety of patients with wide ranging health care needs to include rehabilitation, step down from acute hospitals, palliative care and long‑term conditions.

We are looking for an individual who is forward thinking, with excellent communication skills, to join the team within our 17‑bedded ward. The successful applicant will work closely with the multidisciplinary team who are dedicated to delivering safe and effective person‑centred care and rehabilitation. Applicants will demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and implement care for our patient group, including older people.

This is an exciting opportunity, as we implement new models of care within the GP unit that will support the delivery of high quality; person centred safe and effective patient care.

The post will also support the delivery of the National Dementia Strategy in its local context.

To be eligible you must be registered on Sub‑part 1: RN1/RNA/Sub‑part 2; RN2 or Sub‑part 1: RN3 /Sub‑part 2: RN3 of the UK NMC Register.

Informal enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse, Sarah Beddows ([e-mail]) or Charge Nurse, Rosalynn Rankin ([e-mail]) or on 01250 877854.

Hours of work are: 23 hours.

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