Registered Nurse- Acute Medical Unit

Overview

NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Join Our Acute Medical Unit at The Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley

Shift Pattern - 12 hour shifts, Rotational Days and Nights Mon-Sunday

We are seeking highly motivated and passionate Registered Nurses to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.

The AMU is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that provides immediate care for patients admitted directly from the Emergency Department with acute medical needs. This unit offers a high turnover of patients, ensuring timely transfer to appropriate specialties while delivering exceptional standards of care.

As a receiving unit for a broad range of conditions, the AMU provides outstanding opportunities to develop both general and specialist nursing skills across multiple disciplines. You will benefit from strong leadership and ongoing professional development, supported by our dedicated Practice Educator.

In addition, we offer rotational experience within our Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), which manages patients referred directly by GPs. This rotation will further enhance your skills in triage and medical assessment, broadening your clinical expertise.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and eager to grow within a supportive and progressive team, we would love to hear from you.

Informal contact: Jennifer Docherty, Senior Charge Nurse - Jennifer.docherty3t -

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

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland 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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant
, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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