Senior Addiction Nurse - South ADRS - B6
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The shift pattern for this position is 9am-5pm.
An opportunity has arisen for a First Level Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the SOUTHADRS Team. An RMN Qualification would be advantageous. The post holder is responsible for managing their own community caseload under supervision of NTL. The post holder provides a service to a defined geographical area for patients who are experiencing addiction problems who may be vulnerable and who may have complex health and social care needs.
The post holder has a key role in promoting and developing the role of the Community Addictions Nurse. The post holder has an important role in supporting practice education of student nurses and will play a key part in delivering integrated addiction services within the Glasgow Alcohol Drug and Recovery services across South Glasgow Sector. Caring is fundamental to nursing services and to all nursing functions. The core values of nursing must underpin the practice of every nurse and drive care that promotes positive and equitable engagement with patients, families and carers as the central focus of practice. The Senior Addiction Nurse will assume a leadership role in the development of services and will provide clinical and management supervision ensuring that high standards of patient care are maintained and that staff are trained, developed, and supported to fulfil their role.
Informal contact: Stacey Kavanagh, Nurse Team Leader, 0141 420 8100, Stacey.kavanagh@nhs.scot
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Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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