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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse within the short stay receiving area and a Head Injuries unit within Ward 46 in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, North G.G.&C. Fixed term 12 months
This ward accepts patients with complex medical needs. With input from Specialist nurses, emergency services and physicians. Nursing is a strong visible directive in assuring care and standards as the patient is the centre of the care pathway.
As part of the multidisciplinary team you will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients within the medical department. You will provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of care, which are evidence based. Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others. You will empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open, transparent and inclusive manner; thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
The ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of an integrated team is required. You are required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service. As part of this team your continuing development is forefront with access to further education and internal support with vocational modules via S.V.Q scheme and staff opportunities post fixed term contract.
It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the N.M.C trained in general nursing or adult nursing. Opportunities are also available for newly qualified staff.
As part of N.H.S Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current N.M.C registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current N.M.C registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview.
Shifts are 11.5 hours and patterns are rotation between day and night.
If you do not have a current PIN number you will not be shortlisted, please do not apply for this Registered Nurse Vacancy
Informal ContactLorna Anderson, Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 211 4203
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.