Registered Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Scotland is seeking registered nurses to join their multidisciplinary oncology team. This role involves providing quality nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatments in an acute setting. Candidates should be NMC registered with a commitment to high standards of care. Prior experience in oncology is desirable but not essential. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through Jobtrain.

Qualifications

• Registered nurses required with commitment to high standards of care.
• Previous experience in oncology or palliative care is desirable.
• Completion of the Flying Start Programme is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Nursing Care to patients undergoing cancer treatments.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Prioritize and manage care in an acute setting.

Skills

Quality Nursing Care

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Education

UK NMC Registration for RN1/RNA or RN2

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses, to develop their practice and experience and join the multidisciplinary team within Oncology.

We are seeking individuals to provide Quality Nursing Care to patients undergoing various Cancer treatments and Supportive Care. You will be working within Ward 32, Systemic Anticancer Therapy (SACT) Unit, Acute Oncology Service and Oncology Support Team on a rotational basis.

The role will involve effective teamwork and communication with a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary teams. You should be committed to providing high standards of care in an acute setting and be able to effectively prioritise care. The post provides the opportunity to influence and develop practice within the oncology environment.

You will be required to be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. You will have previous post registration experience/oncology or palliative care would be desirable but not essential. You will have completed the Flying Start Programme and you must be willing to undertake further study.

Informal enquiries to: Elizabeth Imrie Senior Charge Nurse, Oncology Tel: [phone] or Alison Orchiston, Senior Nurse, Tel: [phone] ext: 32700

Hours of work – 29.36 hours (day and night rotation)

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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