Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Tayside Childrens Hospital for a Childrens nurse to join our team in the Acute Childrens Ward. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paediatric nurse to develop and enhance leadership and management skills in a supportive environment.

The post holder will co-ordinate and lead a team of staff ensuring care delivery is of the highest standard to our children and their families in partnership with all members of the multi disciplinary team

We are seeking an individual, looking to develop and enhance their leadership/decision making skills with support from the Senior Charge Nurse to lead the nursing team promoting the four pillars of practice.

We invite RSCN / Registered Nurse Child applicants with extensive experience and who demonstrate excellent team working skills with ability to work using their own initiative.

The post holder will demonstrate a confidant, flexible approach with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register 

Informal enquiries to: Samantha Russell,Senior Charge Nurse  or Ashley Phillips, Senior Nurse/APNP  Tel

Hours of work are: 34.0 hours per week including nights and weekends  

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.   Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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