NR233463 - Staff Nurse - Cardiothoracic Unit

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Aberdeen City seeks qualified registered nurses to join a specialist cardiothoracic unit. Candidates should have at least one year of post-registration experience and demonstrate enthusiasm, adaptability, and a commitment to excellent patient care. The position entails working in a team-oriented environment with 12-hour shifts and ample development opportunities in cardiac care. Interested applicants should apply via Jobtrain by the specified deadline.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post-registration experience required.
• Commitment to high standards of patient-centered care.
• Experience or interest in cardiac pacing, monitoring, and wound care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients post heart or lung surgery.
• Monitor patient recovery and management.
• Work 12-hour shifts on a day/night rotation.

Skills

Enthusiastic team player

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Motivated to develop

Reliable

Professionalism

Job description

Ward 216 is a specialist Cardiothoracic Unit which has 25 beds.

We deliver care to patients who have undergone heart or lung surgery or suffered chest trauma. We offer an exciting opportunity for registered nurses with at least 1 years post registration experience who are enthusiastic, calm and adaptable team players.

You should be motivated to develop within the nursing team, be reliable, professional and hard working and committed to delivering a high standard of patient centred care. Ward 216 work 12 hour shifts day/night rotation.

You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in Cardiac pacing, Cardiac monitoring, chest drain management and complex wound care.

Interviews are scheduled for 20th January 2026.

If you are interested and would like more information or would like to visit the ward please contact SCN David Fraser or speak to the nurse in charge on 01224 552294.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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