Staff Nurse AA

NHS Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vacancy exists for a 1st level trained nurse in ward 31, primarily serving orthopaedic hip fracture patients. The role involves joining a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic environment where excellent communication and teamwork are crucial. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to equality and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Support for neurodivergent candidates

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for orthopaedic nursing is essential.
• Experience in acute nursing is desirable but not essential.
• Must be willing to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level care in a busy orthopaedic hip fracture ward.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team with shift rotations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Skills

Team player

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Enthusiastic

Dynamic

Self-motivated

Education

1st level trained nurse

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within ward 31 Planned Care for a 1st level trained nurse for either 37 hours per week or 34.04 hours per week.

The successful applicants will be joining a well motivated and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible. You will be based in ward 31 which is primarily an orthopaedic hip fracture ward.

Ward 31 is a busy orthopaedic hip fracture ward. You should be enthusiastic, dynamic and self motivated with a real interest in orthopaedic nursing. We are looking for good team players with excellent written and oral communicators. Experience in acute nursing is desirable but not essential. This post will include rotation between shifts which includes dayshift, nightshift and twilights.

Informal enquiries to Susie Grubb SCN, Sam McGregor C/N or Steph Ritchie AC/N on 01592 643355 Ext:29777

Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours if applicable.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.