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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Staff Nurses to join the ECMS – Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This post is based within ward 8, Cardiology.
Ward Background
Ward 8 is has a capacity for 29 in-patient beds providing care to patients at varying stages of cardiac conditions. The ward benefits from the support of the Heart Failure and Chest Pain Nurse specialists. The ward also has a pacing rooms giving staff experience in assisting in the insertion of pace makers and the post procedure management of these patients. There is also opportunities to gain experience in cardioversion, pacemaker insertion & rhythm monitoring. We have excellent links with practice education and regularly obtain places on Advanced Life Support courses.
Staff Group & Work Pattern
The team have mostly worked within the ward for a numbers of years and offer a wealth of experience and knowledge. We would welcome applicants at all stages of their nursing career. We are particularly keen to hear from nurses with post-registration experience in cardiology.
We are also keen to explore alternative work patterns out with the standard 12 hour rotational shift patterns.
Roles & Responsibilities
The successful candidates will become part of the nursing team who will support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist care. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to engage in a positive ward culture and support the clinical team and engage in programmes of care to enhance the patient journey and patient experience contributing towards delivery of positive outcomes using the Excellence in Care framework. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse and be expected to work on your own merit, be supported by your colleagues and remain engaged in productive team dynamics. The successful candidate should be innovative and be creative within their organisational role. The successful candidate will work closely with nurse specialist teams and MDT to ensure a patient centred approach to care is adopted.
Interested?
Potential candidates are invited to discuss this employment opportunity by contacting Susan Scott, SCN on 01413147308 or by email Susan.Scott@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Alternatively by calling Claire Ganner, Lead Nurse 07977030666. We are happy to accommodate informal visits to the ward/RAH site
Full and Part Time positions are available.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.