Staff Nurse - Women & Childrens

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Clinical Decisions Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children. This role involves delivering high-quality care to children, working within a multidisciplinary team, and requires excellent communication skills. The position is part-time with a rotational shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Clinical assessment skills are essential; IV medication certificate desirable.
• Post-registration experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient and family-centered care.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Assessment

Job description

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

The shift pattern for this position is rotational day/night. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) at the Royal Hospital for Children. CDU is a 19-bed receiving unit for children up to age 16, accepting patients directly from the emergency department, GPs, and clinics across various specialties. The unit operates 24/7.

The successful candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate ongoing professional development. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient and family-centered care, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Clinical assessment skills are essential; an intravenous medication certificate is desirable but not essential. Experience in an acute setting and leadership qualities are necessary. Post-registration experience is preferred but not essential.

For informal inquiries, contact: Susan McManus, Senior Charge Nurse, at 0141 452 4682 or [e-mail].

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

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care