Charge Nurse

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. 

The shift pattern for this position is rotational, days, nights and weekends.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 6 Charge Nurse Post within ward 24 Royal Alexandra Hospital. The shift pattern for this post will be 11.5hr  and rotational (Days/nights/weekends)

Ward 24 is a 30 bedded acute general surgical ward that cares for patients with a wide variety of surgical conditions and specialises in colorectal surgery. The charge nurse role is to support the SCN to provide clinical leadership to the nursing team, ensuring high quality nursing care is being delivered.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. We are looking for an experienced nurse who is driven with new ideas, has a passion to develop the service and implement change whilst maintaining a safe person centred environment. 

The post holder will work closely with the SCN to ensure that high standards of care are developed, implemented, and maintained through clinical governance and policy adherence. They will also aid in the continued development of staff within the ward through education and training opportunities. This ensures safe and effective evidence based care for patients whilst creating a positive learning environment.

Potential applicants should have a minimum of 4 years post registration experience preferably within an acute inpatient setting and have a genuine interest in colorectal surgery. They will be able to motivate and inspire a dynamic team, acting as a senior role model to the members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Informal Contact: Catherine Highet, Senior Charge Nurse on or Catherine.Highet2@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs 

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