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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Staff Nurse within our busy Day Surgery Unit based at Ayr Hospital.
What you will do:
Theatre: Includes making sure all equipment and accessories are available for surgery. Transferring patients from pre-op to theatre and then back to post-op after procedure. Inputting data into the computer. Ordering stock and monitoring stock levels.
DSU ward: Helping patients get ready for their procedures. Venepuncture, cannulation, bladder scan and monitor patients throughout the day. Ordering stock and monitoring stock levels.
Ophthalmology: Help get patients ready for their surgery. Ordering stock and monitoring stock levels. Monitoring patients following surgery.
Clinic: You will chaperone patients through examinations within the clinic room, check urinalysis, carry our flow and scans, phlebotomy and pregnancy tests where required. Handover to ward staff on ward admission.
BMS Ward: monitor patient throughout their stay. Carry out flow and scans, cannulation and venepuncture.
Diagnostic Room: Assist patient throughout procedure. Assist scrub nurse by opening required equipment.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Training will be given to the successful candidate.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week over 5 days. Hours vary depending on area working.
This post is offered on a permanent basis.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Shirley Kelly Charge Nurse, 01292614377 or Elaine Abernethy, Charge Nurse, 0129216483
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