Staff Nurse Orthopaedics

Job highlights

• The shift pattern for this position is rotational,days,nights and weekends
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours
• 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 to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles
We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1
15 million and a wider population of 2
2 million when our regional and national services are included
In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK
The shift pattern for this position is rotational, days, nights and weekends
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours
Due to service expansion an exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our growing Orthopaedic elective surgery unit within Gartnavel General Hospital
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the elective in-patient team, providing high quality nursing care for those undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures
You will have delegated responsibilities for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
You will work to support the nursing team in the provision of safe and effective clinical practice and assist in enhancing the patient experience
You will work collaboratively within a well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team to meet standards in elective orthopaedic care
You will be supported to develop your knowledge and understanding of care of the elective surgical patient through mentoring and delivery of in-house training
Within the department we offer a comprehensive programme of education and support to enhance your development within the specialty
You will demonstrate a willingness to undertake in-service training in order to gain competency in areas such as pain management & wound care
You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse and should be able to work on your own merit supported by the wider nursing team
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience in a surgical specialty is desirable but not essential
Informal contact: Susan Owens, SCN, 0141 211 3451, Susan
owens@nhs
scot
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
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Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process
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