Renal Supportive Care Nurse

TN United Kingdom; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Renal Supportive Care Nurse to provide exceptional palliative and end-of-life care for patients with Advanced Kidney Disease. This role involves working closely with a dedicated team, offering support to patients and their families throughout Ayrshire & Arran. You will have the opportunity to work independently while receiving guidance from experienced professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the required skills and qualifications, this is a rewarding opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and experience in a renal setting.
• Excellent knowledge of Advanced/End Stage Renal Disease and Renal Supportive Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the RSC Nurse Specialist in providing quality palliative care.
• Collaborate with the renal MDT and liaise with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Renal Supportive Care

Palliative Care

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

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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: Renal Supportive Care Nurse

Location: University Hospital Crosshouse

What you will do:

You will assist and support the RSC Nurse Specialist to maintain the RSC service, which provides quality person-centred palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care for people with Advanced Kidney Disease and their families throughout Ayrshire & Arran.

You will work independently but with direct support and supervision from the RSC Nurse Specialist, Lead Kidney Nurse Specialist, and Clinical Lead for RSC. The post holder will collaborate with all members of the renal MDT and liaise with other health and social care professionals.

Further Information:

For more details on the role, please view the job description.

Knowledge, Training, and Experience:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and experience in a renal setting
• Educated to degree level or working towards it
• Excellent knowledge of Advanced/End Stage Renal Disease, Renal Supportive Care, Renal Replacement Therapies, and Renal Anaemia
• Portfolio of evidence in supportive, palliative, and end-of-life care
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Additional Requirements:

Hours: 24 hours per week

UK Driving Licence: Essential for this role.

Contact:

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