Staff Nurse - Critical Care Department

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit. This full-time role involves caring for critically ill patients and requires NMC registration. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and support in a dynamic environment, emphasizing patient-centered care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse trained in general or adult nursing from NMC Register.
• Live NMC UK pin required.
• Enthusiasm for working in a critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients with single to multi-organ failure.
• Participate in a competency-based Preceptorship Programme.
• Undertake Critical Care Course accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic IT skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Current NMC registration

Evidence of professional development

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

4 x permanent post, hours- 37 hours per week, shift pattern - 24/7 Days and Nights

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses trained in general nursing or adult nursing of the NMC Register to join our enthusiastic and innovative team within the NHS GG&C, Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency service. This is a full time post (37) rotational 12 hour shifts day and nights available Monday to Sunday. The Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Units caring for patients whose conditions range from single to multi organ failure, who may require ventilatory support, either invasively or non-invasively, cardiovascular support and renal support. We are tertiary referral unit for Vascular, ENT and Renal services. We are seeking motivated individuals who strive to deliver patient centred care to a high standard. Successful candidates will be offered Competency Based Preceptorship Programme training, and on completion of this will undertake the Critical Care Course which is accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University. As well as having current NMC registration it is also essential you have evidence of professional development, basic IT skills, good communication skills and enthusiasm for working in a critical care environment. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Informal Contact : Roisin Parker, 01414523917, Roisin.Parker @nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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