Registered Nurse/OPD

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking innovative individuals to join the Theatre Team within NHS Tayside. The role involves delivering evidence-based patient care and requires strong communication skills and relevant nursing qualifications. Flexibility in workplace location is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered on UK NMC register or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to promote evidence-based patient care.
• Assess, plan, and implement care for perioperative patients.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

UK NMC register RN1 or RNA

HPC ODP NVQ Level 3 / Diploma

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.

Opportunity Overview

An opportunity has arisen for highly innovative individuals to join the Theatre Team within the operating departments in NHS Tayside. The post holder will work collaboratively to promote the delivery of evidence-based patient care.

The successful applicant will be based at the above-mentioned site but may be required to vary their workplace within the area covered by NHS Tayside, as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Applicants must have good communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and be able to assess, plan, and implement care for perioperative patients.
• You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC register or hold an equivalent qualification (HPC ODP NVQ Level 3 / Diploma) and demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development relevant to your experience.

Additional Information

• Hours of work are 37 per week with a commitment to day/night rotation.
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