Description:

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

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 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.

Essential Selection Criteria:

Current first level registration with the NMC.

Desirable Criteria:

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:

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

Personal Traits:

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

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