Prison Nurse in Scotland
Prison Nurse in Scotland
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About Direct Medics
This year were 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 weve built within the healthcare sector.
Job Title: Registered Nurse -Prison Nurse in Scotland
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care including administering medications treatments 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.
- Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies within the prison providing immediate care and coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
- Security and Safety: Follow all security and safety protocols ensuring the safety of both staff and inmates.
- Chronic Disease Management: Assist in managing chronic conditions among inmates such as diabetes hypertension and asthma.
Requirements:
- Valid Nursing registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) for the UK.
- 12 months recent paid experience completed at ward level within an NHS hospital setting and experience working in a prison setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
We offer our nursing professionals market-leading benefits including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates:
- Free Criminal Records Check
- Training and support will be provided for nurses who may not have prior prison experience.
- 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
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Employment Type
Full Time
