Staff Nurse - Medicine

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of nursing experience and will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe care in acute Respiratory wards. This role requires effective communication, leadership skills, and adherence to care assurance standards. The work schedule involves a combination of day, night, and rotational shifts, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in acute care settings.
• Ability to provide high-quality, person-centered care.
• Understanding of NHS policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective care from admission to discharge.
• Adhere to NHS GGC Care Assurance Standards.
• Provide clinical guidance under Supervision.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Education

Current live PIN number

5+ years of nursing experience

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 roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Sunday, including day shifts, night shifts, and rotational shifts to support service needs.

We have an exciting opportunity within Medical Services at the QEUH for highly motivated Registered Nurses with 5 or more years of nursing experience. The successful candidates will provide leadership and ensure high-quality, safe, effective, person-centered care in our acute Respiratory wards, which include specialties such as Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Muscular Dystrophy, Lung Cancer, and other respiratory disorders.

Daily responsibilities include delivering safe and effective care from admission to discharge, adhering to NHS GGC Care Assurance Standards, and providing clinical guidance and professional management under the supervision of the Senior Charge Nurse. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for maintaining care assurance standards and demonstrating effective communication and organizational skills.

Evidence of personal development is expected, with a willingness to contribute to education and audit activities at ward level. A good understanding of policies, procedures, and local/national priorities is essential to support the team.

Informal Contact: Senior Charge Nurse - Amy Lochhead ([e-mail] / 0141 451 2568)

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

If you do not hold a current live PIN number, please do not apply for this Registered Nurse vacancy, as you will not be shortlisted.

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