Staff Nurse - Band 5 - Guernsey

Staff Nurse (Band 5), Surgical - Orthopaedic Ward, Guernsey
Hospital Services
Full Time


Band 5 £36,899 - £42,779 BAR £43,954 - £47,590 per annum
Benefits

• Excellent health service
• Career progression opportunities
• Beautiful island location in the English Channel, between UK and France
• Generous relocation package provided
• Tax capped at 20%

The States of Guernsey is looking for Orthopaedic Staff Nurses to join their Orthopaedic Unit. This specialist unit manages orthopaedic trauma patients such as spinal injuries, upper and lower limb fractures, and back pain & elective procedures also including hip, knee, shoulder, wrist, hand and ankle surgery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current first level registration with the NMC.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed an approved mentor course at level 2 or equivalent.
• Competence in intravenous drug administration.
• Portfolio of evidence to meet KSF agreed criteria.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Experience co-ordinating ward activities, delegating appropriately.
• Evidence of effective communication skills; with particular reference to Multidisciplinary team working, service users, carers and managers.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
• Understanding and ability to apply evidence based care.
• Evidence of self and professional development.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Professional approach to work.
• Maintains high professional and personal standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Enthusiastic.
• Motivated.
• Positive attitude.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Credible and Trustworthy.

Must be authorised to live and work in Guernsey is required, sponsorship is not an option right now.
Note:
Our client offer a full relocation package which includes interview and relocation travel, this is in addition to their competitive pay (better than the UK) and annual bonus and additional bonus scheme of £3,000, payable after two and four years service.

Furthermore our client offers subsidised accommodation for those travelling to the Island alone, and an 8 year employment permit for those wishing to bring a partner or family.

Terms and conditions apply to all bonuses, relocation package, accommodation, travel and employment permits.