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Posts have arisen for Staff Nurses in Theatre Recovery Area (Fife Wide).
This post involves the immediate pre and post operative/anaesthetic care of both adults and children in a busy theatre environment. You will have experience in caring for surgical and acutely ill patients and be able to deal with clinical emergencies
The post will allow you to develop many extended roles and intensive nursing skills.
You will receive an intensive 6 month orientation programme and will be allocated a mentor to teach all the many skills required of this very interesting and varied job.
Recovery involves care of the unconscious patient with airway adjuncts, pain management, invasive monitoring and management of post theatre complications in a one to one nurse/patient environment.
You will have the opportunity to develop your organisation, communication and management skills.
The Recovery Area has an active staff development programme and gives you the opportunity to work closely with both anaesthetists and surgeons.
Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which may include day, night and weekend shifts, if this is required.
Please note the salary for this post will be pro rata for part time hours.
Informal enquires to Senior Charge Nurse Emery on 01592 643355 ext 29108.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.