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Staff Nurse - Ward 1, HDU and Day Surgery (Ref: 78948)
(Rotational post requiring both day and night shift working)
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Band 5 - Salary Range £26,104 - £32,915 per annum
Plus Distant Island Allowance of £1,971 per annum and Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available
Our surgical care ward provides care to adult and paediatric patients from a wide range of specialities including ENT, Ophthalmology, Max Fax, Dental, Orthopaedic, paediatric, as well as general surgery. This busy, diverse ward has 22 beds and incorporates both a 2 bedded critical care area and 6 bedded day surgery unit.
As a staff nurse Ward1 /HDU/DSU will be responsible for all aspects of care for patients undergoing surgery both as emergencies and list admissions. Part of your responsibility will be to ensure the environment is safe and effective for delivery of care to adults and children. You will provide excellent care from admission to discharge. You will participate in ward audit, clinical quality indicators, safety cross data collection and patient opinion. Flexibility to work in other areas of the organisation, either hospital or community based, is also essential.
You will be a Registered General Nurse keen to obtain surgical care knowledge and experience. Previous surgical experience would be an advantage, though not necessary. Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
For an informal discussion or visit to Ward One, please contact Heather Grant on 01595 743359.
Closing date: 8th December 2021
Interview date: 17th December 2021
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