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. 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. NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. What we'll need you to bring
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. It would be great if you also have
Evidence of post registration development. Infection control course/training. Post registration experience. Working experience within an acute setting or a medical admissions area. In-depth knowledge of best practice guidelines and statements. Cannulation skills. Phlebotomy skills. Advanced assessment skills. Intravenous drugs administration skills. Venepuncture skills. Element of rotation – days and nights. Unsociable hours. Contract type
Permanent Full time or Part Time Various hours Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata. Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Medical Receiving Unit within University Hospital Monklands. The working pattern for this role is rotational days and nights. Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact
Ashley McInnes, Senior Charge Emergency Receiving on ashleigh.mcinnes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact
Tracy Watson, Recruitment Administrator on tracy.watson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email). Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the
Scottish Public Pension ). Paid sick leave increasing with length of service. Occupational health services. Employee counselling services. Work-life Balance policies and procedures. Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our
recruitment webpage . Additional Information for Applicants
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