Registered Nurse

NHS Scotland; Hospital; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Surgical Day Case Unit invites applications from an outgoing, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate staff nurse who wants the challenge of delivering high quality, patient-centred care in a busy ward. You will gain wide exposure to surgical specialties and benefit from a supportive development programme with clinical education and a supernumerary period.

We operate 12.5 hour shifts, which may include days and some weekend and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate staff nurse.
• No prior surgical experience required due to supportive development programme.
• 12.5 hour shifts with days and some weekend and night work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient-centred care on a busy surgical ward.
• Gain exposure to a variety of surgical specialties and develop clinical skills.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-centred care

Job description

The Surgical Day Case Unit and Common Admissions Lounge is a dynamic and efficient ward which has opportunities for development in a career pathway in a variety of specialities within the surgical and anaesthetic speciality.

We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate staff nurse who wants the challenge of delivering high quality, patient-centred care in a busy and dynamic ward, and has the attributes to adapt to the diversity of the role. Working on a busy surgical ward you will gain wide exposure to all surgical specialties whilst gaining competency in many clinical skills.

Previous surgical experience is not required as we offer a supportive and tailored development programme with clinical education and a supernumerary period.

We operate a 12.5 hour shift pattern which may include days and some weekend and night shifts.

For any informal enquiries please contact Jean Martin on [e-mail]

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork