Senior Staff Nurse - Hospital Paediatrics and Neonates

NHS Scotland ,
Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Overview

Job Description

There are 3 Neonatal Units within Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Level 3 care is provided at The Royal Hospital for Children and The Princess Royal Maternity Hospital. The Neonatal Unit at The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley provides Level 2 care. You will be responsible for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. In the absence of the ward manager, provide cover to ensure the effective operation of the clinical area. You will be responsible for the provision of the highest quality of neonatal nursing/ midwifery care in accordance with the philosophy and policies outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Acute Division and effectively manage the service within the span of the post-holder's control. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Adult or Child Nurse with the NMC register relevant to area) with evidence of continuing professional development equivalent. You should have a Neonatal qualification. The shift pattern for this post is Day/Night rotation, 7.30am - 7.45pm, 7.30pn - 7.45am. There are 3 positions available with this vacancy 2 are full time 37.5hrs and 1 is part time 26.25hrs. Please put onto your application which post you would like to apply for. Informal Contact: Morag Liddell, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel No: 0141 201 2261 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs . (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.