Registered Band 5 Nurse - Day Shifts

Health board Name: NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Hospital:
University Hospital Ayr / University Hospital Crosshouse

Job role:

Registered nurse band 5

• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

NHS Ayrshire and Arran hospitals are looking for a diligent, knowledgeable agency Registered Nurse with recent NHS experience to come and join their team of health care professionals and specialists.

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated professionals, you will be utilising these resources to provide emergency treatment and ongoing medical care of the highest calibre to patients.

As a healthcare specialist, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you progress your skills and site specialities at every opportunity.

General key skills
In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical approach to tasks
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A desire to learn and improve
• The ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with NHS Ayrshire and Arran you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Take blood/fit a cannula and undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Write care plans, perform assessments, and make referrals.
• Organise admissions and discharges to and from the ward.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.
  
  - PVG

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