Band 5 Registered General Nurse - Fort William

Direct Medics Limited; Fort William; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care in Fort William. Candidates must possess a valid nursing registration and have at least 12 months of recent experience in an NHS hospital setting. This role involves administering medications, monitoring conditions, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Competitive benefits include free training and uniform. Interested candidates should apply directly.

Benefits

Free Criminal Records Check

Free Occupational Health Assessment

Free Uniform

Free Mandatory Skills Training

Weekly Payroll

24/7 On Call Service

Excellent Pay Rates

Dedicated Nursing Manager

Qualifications

• Must have Valid Nursing registration with the NMC or NMBI.
• At least 12 months experience in an NHS/HSC hospital setting.
• Ability to create care plans tailored to patients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
• Collaborate with doctors and healthcare professionals to ensure patient well-being.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to administer subcutaneous fluids

Experience with Dementia

Education

Valid Nursing registration with the NMC or NMBI

12 Months recent paid experience at ward level

Job description

About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Band 5

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients, monitoring their condition, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

By submitting your interest, you are registering for future opportunities. Should a suitable position become available, we will contact you to discuss it further. Otherwise, we will retain your details for consideration in future relevant roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications, treatments, and monitoring vital signs.
• Assess patient conditions and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors, healthcare professionals and families to ensure patient well-being.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Valid Nursing registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) for the UK or the NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland).
• 12 Months recent paid experience completed at ward level within an NHS/HSC hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Experience with Dementia and management of stress and destress.
• Ability to create care plans depending on patients’ needs.
• Ability to complete Datix incident and risk reporting.

Desirable Requirements

• Catheterisation experience for both male and female; suprapubic experience is desirable in case a patient goes to retention.
• Venepuncture.
• Experience in modified compression would be helpful but not essential.

Benefits

We offer our nursing professionals market-leading benefits, including the following services provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Free Criminal Records Check
• Free Occupational Health Assessment
• Free Uniform
• Free Mandatory Skills Training*
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Scheme*
• Weekly Payroll
• 24/7 On Call Service
• Excellent Pay Rates
• Dedicated Nursing Manager
• *T&Cs Apply

To Apply

Submit your contact details and CV via the APPLY button.

To discuss this role in further detail, contact our medical recruitment consultant directly on 0141 428 3127 or email at [e-mail] for further information.

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