Registered Nurse - ADULT Inpatient Services

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

As part of the multidisciplinary team and without supervision, the post holder has the 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 within clinical settings both hospital and community sites.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

• The location for this post is Leverndale Hospital
• The shift pattern for this post is rotational on the 24hr service
• The post holder will work on a day and night rotation

• Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
• In the absence of the ward sister or deputy, take charge of the ward / department for the management of daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff, to ensure smooth running of the area.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
• Assist in monitoring standards of care within defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the ward and department to ensure adherence to, and delivery of, a high quality service.
• Lead and supervise/mentor junior staff/students who are providing care to patients, and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met.
• Undertake teaching of registered/non-registered nursing staff, including basic and post-basic students, and participate in the implementation of staff personal development plans to facilitate ongoing development.
• Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met.
• Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards.
• Participate in maintaining departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores, ensuring the economic use of all resources.
• Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following PREP guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audit as required.
• Adhere to the organisational infection control policies and procedures and act as a role model in the maintenance of a safe environment.

• Registered Nurses on the NMC Register
• Evidence of continued professional development

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Carol.

Donoghue, Inpatient Operational Nurse Manager, , ca

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates

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