Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Ward

About Us

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is a world renowned centre of excellence, nationally designated to deliver safe, effective and person‑centred care for patients across Scotland. As part of NHS Scotland, we are proud to provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and diagnostics, supported by dedicated clinical teams and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Our commitment is to deliver exceptional patient care, advance clinical practice, and create an environment where our staff can thrive. We foster a culture of compassion, innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring that our teams feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedic Wards nursing team. You will play a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care to a defined group of patients from admission to discharge.

Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence‑based care, ensuring patients and their families feel informed, supported and involved throughout their journey.

• Deliver high‑standard, evidence‑based nursing care in line with NMC and NHS Scotland standards
• Organise and prioritise your workload to meet the needs of patients effectively
• Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks, promoting patient safety and wellbeing
• Support junior staff and students, contributing to mentorship, preceptorship and professional development programmes
• Use sound clinical judgement in assessing patient conditions and responding appropriately
• Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection standards
• Contribute to smooth departmental running, including taking charge in absence of the Senior Charge Nurse
• Use specialised and generic clinical equipment safely and competently (e.g. ECG, IV pumps, bladder scanners)

We are looking for someone who is patient‑focused, adaptable and eager to develop their skills within a supportive and dynamic environment.

You will have:

• UK NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassion, resilience and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee 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.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.