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This is a fixed term post of 6 months.
The shift pattern for this post is a mixture of Early/Late/12 hour shifts.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our enthusiastic, forward thinking, surgical nursing team within the General Surgery Unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Do you want to work in an interesting surgical ward environment where you can gain experience and skills in a variety of general surgical specialties?
Glasgow Royal Infirmary is a tertiary referral centre where you will encounter patients requiring complex pancreatic, colorectal, upper GI, bariatric and sarcoma surgery who can be referred in from surrounding health boards throughout Scotland. You will have the opportunity to work with an interesting patient population unique to GRI and work with a dedicated nutrition team who manage patients with intestinal failure requiring PN (Parenteral Nutrition) and Enteral Nutrition. This patient population allow surgical wards in Glasgow Royal Infirmary to provide the nursing team with diverse development prospects and this is an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within these surgical specialties.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced nurses, clinical nurse specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide essential nursing care to this patient population. We also work closely with the Beatson Cancer Charity supporting patients through their journey. You will be caring for patients on the Enhanced Recovery pathway but also those who have had a prolonged stay in the critical care environment.
We have Surgical five wards, two 30 bed wards (ward 63 and 64) and a 12 bed Elective Surgical Ward and 65 (30 beds) and 66 (31 beds) which are surgical receiving wards.
The speciality of the unit creates an environment where you can feel proud to provide a high standard of care to the patients and this role is perfect for a motivated nurse with an interest in the surgical specialities.
- As part of the team you will have responsibility for assessment, delivery and supervision of all care needs within the receiving unit.
- You will be expected to lead the nursing team and co-ordinate the unit as the deputy to the Senior Charge nurse.
- You will provide clinical leadership for the assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are evidence based.
- A high degree of clinical expertise will be evident with the ability to work to high clinical standards in this fast based environment.
- You are required to be flexible, forward thinking and able to work effectively within a changing and dynamic environment.
- You should possess excellent communication skills and sound decision making skills with evidence of ongoing professional development.
It is essential that you are currently a registered nurse with the NMC with relevant post registration experience. A genuine interest and clinical knowledge of general surgery is essential as well as having the ability to evidence management experience through being able to demonstrate leadership abilities within a team.
Shift pattern is rotational and will consist of a variable shift pattern working a mixture of Early/Late/12 hour shifts.
Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week.
For further information please call SCN Erin Lees on 0141 201 5832
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