Staff Nurse - Women & Childrens

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Clinical Decisions Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children. This role involves providing exceptional patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The unit operates 24/7, and applicants should be prepared for rotational shifts. This is a great opportunity to join a leading healthcare provider committed to professional development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience working in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Assessment

Teamwork

Workload Prioritization

Tools

Intravenous Medication Certification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide 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.

Position Details

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) at the Royal Hospital for Children. The CDU is a 19-bed receiving unit for children up to age 16, accepting patients directly from the emergency department, GP referrals, and clinics across various specialties. The unit operates 24/7 on a rotational day/night shift pattern. Please note that the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

Candidate Requirements

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
4. Ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care to patients with varying dependencies.
5. Capability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
6. Sound clinical assessment skills.
7. Desirable: Intravenous medication certification.
8. Experience working in an acute setting and the ability to lead and motivate a team are necessary.
9. Post-registration experience is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

For informal inquiries, contact Susan McManus, Designated Senior Charge Nurse, at 0141 452 4682 or [e-mail]. Details for contacting the Recruitment Service can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community.

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