NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Charge Nurse
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Charge Nurse Opportunity in Older Adult Inpatient Service
Are you looking for a fresh challenge? An excellent opportunity has arisen, for a Charge Nurse to work within the older adult inpatient service in Muirview ward at Stratheden Hospital.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit a dedicated Charge Nurse who has an interest in older adult acute admissions. This position will provide the successful candidate opportunities to upskill in leadership and management at ward level and allow autonomy as clinical lead to assist the Senior Charge Nurse drive forwards innovative/collaborative working, and deliver an excellent care service to people who have significant functional and cognitive decline whilst providing care and support upon discharge home or other care service.
Responsibilities
- Provide assurance to the SCN that care needs are being met as well as clinical audit and staff development/training.
- Motivated by the challenges of this environment and willing to contribute to the evolving provision and development of services.
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- Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional competency working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good knowledge of current legislation and drivers for delivering mental health care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction package and supportive educational development.
- Participation in the mentorship programme, staff supervision, and personal development.
Contact Information
For further information and informal enquiries please contact Carole Rae, Senior Charge Nurse on 01334 696091 or Carole.sneddon@nhs.scot
Note:
- A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
- To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
- It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
- We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
- NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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