Registered Nurse - Emergency Assessment Unit

Registered Nurse - Emergency Assessment Unit

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Overview

The Role : 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.

Contract and Location

Contract type : Full time. 37 hours. Location : Emergency Assessment Unit within University Hospital Hairmyres. This advertisement may be for a specific post in a particular location, shortlisted applicants may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

What we’ll need you to bring (Qualifications / Experience)

• 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

Desirable

Benefits

How to apply / 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, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

Please contact Wendy MacDonald, CHARGE NURSE on Wendy.MacDonald@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator on Jennifer.Hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

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