Nurse (RGN – Acute Service)

Description

ASA are working with our Public Sector partners in sourcing a Nurse (RGN) who is looking to join this growing team within a rural Hospital environment in Shetland. This exciting opportunity will give the ideal candidate the chance to help shape the nature of acute nursing in the area.

The hospital is a community hospital with a focus on all age groups, servicing a community of around 23,000. As an acute service, there is a strong local drive to combine the varied areas of the Health and Social Care Partnership and this role is key in the acute arm of services.

As a Nurse (RGN) with this acute environment, you will:
· Make daily assessments of patients – physiological, psychological, social needs
· Managed care planning for your allocated patient group – appropriate nursing care, risk assessment, moving and handling
· Implement care plan – nursing actions, patient involvement
· Evaluate care plan – how well interventions have worked.
· Assess and advise on discharge criteria- suitability to return home, discharge liaison

To be considered for the role of Nurse (RGN) with this acute environment, you will need to have:
· Current NMC Registration
· 6 months Post Registration Experience
· The ability to undertake Extended Role Developments i.e. Cannulation, Venepuncture, ECG, IVI Drug Administration, or be interested in up-skilling to this level
· Evidence of their ability to work in Partnership with Multi-disciplinary team and Inter-Agency personnel
· Good effective communication skills, ability to listen, respond and react in appropriate manner.
· Approachable, friendly, tolerant, tactful, supportive and diplomatic
· Willingness to be proactive in changing practices and service redesign

The position of Nurse (RGN) with this acute environment comes with many benefits including:
· A commitment of continued work for a period of at least 3 months
· Full basic training prior to commencing post
· Access to weekly wages
· Ongoing professional development within a strong local team
· Full funding travel to and from placement
· Accommodation provided locally to site

If you are interested in applying for the position of Nurse (RGN) with this acute environment please apply online with an up to date CV and we will get in touch.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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