Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses to join the multidisciplinary Critical Care Services teams within NHS Tayside. Critical Care Services includes four units across two sites within the Directorate of Surgery. The role will be based at Ninewells Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, with rotational work between the two sites and the four units, and potential emergency deployment depending on clinical need.
About the units
- At Ninewells Hospital: Intensive Care Unit – 13 beds across 2 units, caring for patients who require level 3 care. Surgical High Dependency Unit – up to 10 patients requiring level 2 care. Medical High Dependency Unit – up to 6 patients requiring level 2 care.
- At Perth Royal Infirmary: High Dependency/Coronary Care Unit – 4/4 patients, with CCU providing a nurse-led chest pain triage service and telemetry to adjacent wards.
Role and rotation
Work as a single system to deliver high quality patient services for level 2 and level 3 in-patients across Tayside. You will have a primary base at a unit at Ninewells Hospital, Intensive Care Unit. Rotational work patterns between the two sites and the four units will be part of the role, in addition to emergency deployment between sites, depending on clinical need.
Requirements
You will be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RN A or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. Previous experience at band 5 level or above is essential. You will have completed the Flying Start Programme, and you must be willing to undertake further study.
Hours
37 hours with day/night rotation.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Senior Charge Nurse Fiona Geddes, SCN Heather Kinney or SCN Lynn Leavey. ICU Ninewells Hospital Tel: (01382) 660111, Ext 33820.
How to apply
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Location and dates
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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