Registered Nurse Complex Orthopedics

NHS Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, part of NHS Scotland, seeks a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedic Wards nursing team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for a defined group of patients from admission to discharge.

As part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will prioritise patient safety, support families, and contribute to audits and service improvements while maintaining accurate records and upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• UK NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion, resilience and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard, evidence based nursing care in line with NMC and NHS Scotland standards.
• Organise and prioritise your workload to meet the needs of patients effectively.
• Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks, promoting patient safety and wellbeing.
• Support junior staff and students, contributing to mentorship and professional development programmes.
• Use sound clinical judgement in assessing patient conditions and responding appropriately.
• Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Contribute to smooth departmental running, including taking charge in absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Use specialised and generic clinical equipment safely and competently (e.g. ECG, IV pumps, bladder scanners).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Compassion

Resilience

Professionalism

Continuous professional development

Education

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

About Us

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is a world renowned centre of excellence, nationally designated to deliver safe, effective and person centred care for patients across Scotland. As part of NHS Scotland, we are proud to provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and diagnostics, supported by dedicated clinical teams and state of the art facilities.

Our commitment is to deliver exceptional patient care, advance clinical practice, and create an environment where our staff can thrive. We foster a culture of compassion, innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring that our teams feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedic Wards nursing team. You will play a key role in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care to a defined group of patients from admission to discharge.

Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care, ensuring patients and their families feel informed, supported and involved throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard, evidence based nursing care in line with NMC and NHS Scotland standards
• Organise and prioritise your workload to meet the needs of patients effectively
• Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks, promoting patient safety and wellbeing
• Support junior staff and students, contributing to mentorship, preceptorship and professional development programmes
• Use sound clinical judgement in assessing patient conditions and responding appropriately
• Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection standards
• Contribute to smooth departmental running, including taking charge in absence of the Senior Charge Nurse
• Use specialised and generic clinical equipment safely and competently (e.g. ECG, IV pumps, bladder scanners)

About You

We are looking for someone who is patient focused, adaptable and eager to develop their skills within a supportive and dynamic environment.

You will have

• UK NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassion, resilience and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.