Senior Staff Nurse/Midwife

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Staff Nurse/Midwife at NHS Scotland’s University Hospital Crosshouse. The successful candidate will deliver high quality neonatal care, guide colleagues, and continuously develop their professional skills. This role requires a registered nurse with a qualification in neonatal speciality and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in neonatal unit (2+ years).
• Active seeking of new learning experiences in neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive and high dependency neonatal care.
• Assist with smooth running of the unit during shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

First level registered nurse RSCN/RN Child Branch

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 opportunity has arisen for a Senior Staff Nurse/Midwife based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

We are looking for an experienced, resilient and dynamic registered children’s nurse/midwife/ registered general nurse who has successfully undertaken a recognised qualified in neonatal speciality course, to join our team.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering intensive, high dependency and special care and assist with the smooth running of the unit during your shifts, whilst guiding colleagues with your clinical skills and expertise.

The successful candidates will be able to evidence continuing professional development, commitment to advancing and enhancing neonatal care.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and multi-disciplinary working.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

First level registered nurse RSCN/RN Child Branch or first level registered nurse child branch.

Clinical knowledge through state registration and practical experience 2 + years in a neonatal unit.

Active in seeking out new learning experiences in relation to neonatal knowledge, skills and competencies.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

Post 1: 34 hours

Post 2: 37 hours

Post 3: 30 hours

Post 4: 18.5 hours

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Lynn Pollock, 01563825246 - [e-mail]

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