Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department (Ref: 182513)

The ANP role within ED offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced ANP to be involved in delivering person centred care while working as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder should possess a qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, including non-medical prescribing which is essential to this role.

The post holder is required to take a complete history and perform clinical examination to diagnose and implement treatment for patients presenting with varied conditions, experience in minor injuries and aliments is an essential part of the role.

As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will work within their scope of practice and in accordance to NHS Shetland local policies and procedures.

The post holder will act as a mentor and clinical educator to other staff members and nursing students. You will be expected to keep up to date with skills and competencies, monitor and update local policies.

Previous post registration experience in an appropriate setting is essential.

Hours of work will be full time Monday - Sunday - Days.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life