Staff Nurse - Emergency Care Complex

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.

The Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary forms part of the Emergency Care Complex and works closely alongside the Emergency Department to provide timely assessment, treatment, and ongoing care for patients presenting with acute medical conditions. Together, the Emergency Care Complex cares for approximately 300 patients each day. Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland’s largest health board, and become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality patient care within our fast‑paced Emergency Care Complex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to develop specialist skills in emergency and acute medical care while receiving ongoing support from experienced senior nursing staff. You will play a vital role in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care for a diverse patient population while contributing to positive patient outcomes. Working within NHSGGC offers access to excellent professional development opportunities, supportive colleagues and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

• Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Monday to Sunday, day & night rotations
• Permanent, full‑time

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care for allocated patients
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence‑based nursing care within the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit
• Coordinate seamless patient care from admission to discharge in partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues, carers and community services
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation in line with NMC standards
• Support, supervise and provide guidance to healthcare support workers, student nurses and newly qualified staff
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement activities, risk management and the development of evidence‑based practice
• Respond appropriately to deteriorating patient conditions and clinical emergencies while maintaining effective communication with patients and families

• Current NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse (Level
  1)
• Broad knowledge and understanding of medical nursing practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a busy emergency care environment
• Ability to work independently whilst recognising when to seek support from senior nursing colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning within the speciality
• Flexibility to participate in rotational shift patterns, including day and night duty, with a good health record

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