Staff Nurse - Critical Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is recruiting a Staff Nurse for the Critical Care unit at University Hospital Ayr. This permanent role offers 36 hours per week across two posts, within a dynamic 8-bed unit providing level 2 care and a stabilisation bay.

The post includes strong learning opportunities and access to essential competencies and qualifications. Applicants should be a registered general nurse with current NMC registration; acute care experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in the acute setting is essential.
• Experience in critical care would be advantageous but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on Ayr Critical Care Unit, an 8-bedded unit with level 2 care.
• Participate in learning and development to obtain National Care Competencies.
• Opportunity to obtain critical care qualifications and ALS during employment.

Skills

NMC registration

Acute care experience

Critical care training

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland:

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse - Critical Care based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:

2 Posts - 36 hours per week.

What you will do:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 registered general nurse to become part of the team at our Ayr Critical Care Unit. The unit is an 8 bedded surgical and medical combined unit providing care for patients requiring level 2 care. The unit also has a stabilisation bay to accommodate level 3 patients’ short term, requiring transfer to Crosshouse Critical Care.

We have a number of learning and development opportunities available within the unit. You will be supported to obtain your National Care Competencies to ensure safe, effective patient centred care is provided at all times. Furthermore, we offer opportunities for staff to obtain critical care qualifications, obtain ALS and expand your continuing professional development.

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

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

The post holder should be a registered general nurse with current a NMC registration. Experience in the acute setting is essential. Experience in critical care would be advantageous but is not essential as full training and support will be provided.

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

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jill Bulloch on [e-mail].

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

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