Deputy Charge Nurse

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Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Charge Nurse at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

As part of our team you will triage patients being referred to our service, you will co-ordinate the nursing team and  liaise with the multi-disciplinary team within the unit to ensure patient care is delivered appropriately. You will be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment recognizing the individual needs of patients presenting to acute medicine.  You will understand the different models of care offered to the individual patient and the objectives for patient centered care.

This is an innovative unit, with onsite learning and support, ensuring that you have the knowledge and skills to deliver care in all the models of health care delivery.  These areas include Operational Response Centre (ORC), Initial Assessment Area, Rapid Assessment and Care (RAC), Acute Frailty Unit and 35 inpatient acute medical in-patient rooms. You are responsible for assessing accepting or redirecting GP referrals to appropriate pathways as Single Point of Contact within CAU which requires experience in multiple medical specialties.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• You will revalidate every 3 years with excellent reflection and feedback opportunities.
• You  will have an in-depth knowledge of unscheduled, acute care including highly skilled assessment abilities.  
• Demonstrate high level specialist clinical knowledge and skill through formal or informal learning and practical experience and reflection.
• Initiate appropriate actions/interventions through assessing patients and analysing a range of clinical parameters, utilising complex clinical decision making skills.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

1 position - 37 per week

1 position - 34.1 per week

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

SCN Tracey Galloway, Ashley Strannigan or Jennifer Morrison Tel no

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