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Exciting Opportunity
We have a full time position, Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse available within Ward 209, Urology specialty in NHS Grampian.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an excellent team within the Speciality of Urology and to develop in your nursing career within the division of Surgery. We require a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic individual wishing to work within a complex care environment and develop leadership skills within the specialty. You will be required to support and lead the ward team and work closely with the Multidisciplinary and Consultant Team rising to any presenting challenges. You will have the ability to work under pressure in a busy and highly specialised environment.
Ward 209 is a fast paced 25 bedded surgical ward specialising in urology. Urology patients have the advantage of having their surgery performed robotically which is minimally invasive for patients and also enhances their recovery time. As well as having a busy elective schedule we also receive urological emergency admissions to the ward. Ward 209 is well supported by our UCAN centre, which is supported by specialist nurses; this gives patients who have been diagnosed with a urological cancer instant access to professional support.
Suitable candidates should have extensive post registration nursing experience, with current experience as a senior nurse in a ward environment.
The suitable candidate must have good leadership skills, be able to work effectively and efficiently within this busy well established department. You must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to adapt your skills to ever changing situations. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate clinical excellence in nursing practice, have experience in management and evidence of continuous service improvement and development.
For informal enquiries, please contact Deputy Chief Nurse Jane Beattie 01224 559633.
Interview Date: T.B.C
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