Job Title
Staff Nurse Frailty Unit – BGH
Location
Borders General Hospital, Melrose, Scotland
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Borders General Hospital for a flexible, enthusiastic individual to join the new Frailty Unit. As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will carry out personal care duties and venepuncture/cannulation and ECG recording for patients and other related services and duties in support of and supervised by registered nurses and other relevant professional practitioners, where appropriate, to facilitate the smooth running of the unit.
Responsibilities
* Perform personal care duties for frailty patients.
* Carry out venepuncture, cannulation, and ECG recording.
* Support the implementation and review of the patient’s individual care plan in partnership with a registered nurse.
* Provide high standard nursing care to facilitate smooth operation of the unit.
Qualifications
* SVQ3 or equivalent nursing qualification.
* Previous experience in a nursing or frailty setting essential.
* Strong knowledge of venepuncture, cannulation and ECG recording procedures.
Benefits & Working Conditions
* Various Hours – Permanent position.
* Band 3.
Application Notes
Please note: we cannot accept late applications, so ensure your application is submitted early.
Equal Opportunities
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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