Staff Nurse (Band 5),Acute Medical Ward, Guernsey

Staff Nurse (Band 5), Acute Medical Wards, Guernsey

Hospital Services

Full Time

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

Why Guernsey:

• 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 medical wards at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital provide care for a variety of medical conditions – such as endocrine, cardiac, pulmonary, renal, haematological and malignant conditions. The unit has a total of 48 beds, with care provided by a multidisciplinary team, which includes Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers and Specialist/Consultant Nurses. Under Guernsey’s healthcare system, there are no junior doctors. Patient care is managed by the nine consultant physicians attached to the medical unit, each of whom has an area of special interest. This environment provides an excellent grounding for nurses committed to high-quality care that are embarking /developing their careers. All new staff are mentored through an induction preceptorship period; whilst ongoing personal development and education are actively encouraged.

These wards have a high observation unit and provide care for people with a variety of medical conditions, whilst using a multidisciplinary approach to care. Within the States of Guernsey, we offer integrated health and social care to the people of Guernsey and Alderney.

Criteria;

·        Current first level registration with the NMC.

·        Evidence of effective communication skills; with 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.

·        Portfolio of evidence to meet KSF agreed criteria.

·        Professional approach to work.

·        Maintains high professional and personal Standards.

·        Maintains patient confidentiality.

·        Competence in intravenous drug administration.

·        Enthusiastic.

·        Motivated.

·        Positive attitude.

·        Flexible approach to work.

·        Credible and Trustworthy.

·        Experience co-ordinating ward activities, delegating appropriately.

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.

To apply:

Email an updated CV to; Catriona.Kelly@cplhealthcare.com

Phone for further information: +353 91 507504