Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse based at HMP Kilmarnock
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A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Registered Adult Nurse to contribute and deliver a comprehensive Primary Care Service within HMP Kilmarnock.

• Support patients with the management of long term conditions including the delivery of palliative care
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Triage minor illnesses or injuries
• Deliver health promotion advice
• Administer medication

You will work as part of an extensive multidisciplinary team within the Health Centre in HMP Kilmarnock in partnership with the General Practitioners, Mental Health and Addiction Service. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to caring for patients, many of whom have often suffered significant trauma, within a secure environment. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate current thinking in relation to both Primary and Emergency Care and a willingness to respond positively to change.

The successive candidate must innovative, enthusiastic and flexible and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will possess Registered Adult Nurse qualification and currently be registered with the NMC. Applicants require to be educated to a minimum of degree level or demonstrate relevant clinical experience.

37 hours per week.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Ann Walker or Graham Trundle, RGN Charge Nurses on /2.

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ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

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