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Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our Purpose
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our Values
* Caring, safe, respectful
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home
What You Will Do
You will be committed to providing quality evidence-based, patient-centred care to the critically ill patient. Current post-registration experience in an acute nursing setting and relevant experience in a critical care environment would be advantageous although not essential.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Having the ability to problem solve and make decisions is key. Critical Care can be an extremely challenging environment, therefore you must be adaptable to change, especially with the critically ill patient. Demonstrating evidence of continuing professional development and a commitment to quality improvement is imperative in our units, to enable you to deliver the best possible person-centred care.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
* You will be a registered first level nurse with current NMC registration.
* Previous post-registration experience in acute nursing;
* Have/acquire a working knowledge of NHS Ayrshire & Arran Policies and Procedures;
* Ability to keep relevant skills/knowledge updated and documented;
* Well-developed written and verbal communication skills;
* A commitment to lifelong learning and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development.
Hours
2 positions - 37 hours per week
1 position - 34.5 hours per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Senior Charge Nurse Phil Heron, Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse Tel: 01563 825635/01563 826504
Please Note
Current NMC registration is an essential requirement for this position. Newly Qualified Nurses are asked to apply for positions via this advert: NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for 2025 Newly Qualified Nurse Recruitment Campaign
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