Registered Nurse -ECU

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.  The post holder may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.

Duties may vary with the type of ward / department and the degree of patient dependency

Additional required after 2 years Post registration

The post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care

In the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward /department

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration

• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative

• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent time management skills

• Working knowledge of basic information technology

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Julie Coyle, Senior Nurse Emergency medicine, on .

If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.  Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.