NS214068 Senior Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse – Band 6 for Ward 108 ECC in Renal Medicine. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a busy unit, requiring excellent leadership and communication skills. The position offers a day/night rotation and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Various Band 5 experience required, renal experience preferred.
• Ability to provide high standard of nursing care.
• Motivational and enthusiastic in supporting the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in acute renal medicine.
• Work on a day/night rotation with 12-hour shifts.
• Support the team and liaise with the renal dialysis unit.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

IT confidence

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse – Band 6

Post – 33.75 hours day. Day/night rotation

Location – Ward 108 ECC – Renal Medicine

We are recruiting for Senior Staff Nurse Band 6 Staff Nurses in acute Renal Medicine – ward 108 ECC.

The post involves day and night rotation on a 12-hour shift pattern.

The post holder will have various Band 5 experience, with renal experience being an advantage.

This busy unit has 20 beds (with capacity for 4 extra spaces) and cares for renal patients admitted both electively and as emergency admissions.

We liaise with the renal dialysis unit on ward 404/405 as well as accommodating the Acute Dialysis Team within the floor.

The post holder will be required to have a genuine interest in the speciality and possess excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as confidence with IT.

The ability to provide a high standard of nursing care and be motivational and enthusiastic in supporting the team is essential.

The post holder will be flexible to meet the demands of the service, including change of shift pattern/duration at short notice.

Informal enquiries to Senior Charge Nurse, Catherine Rennie on 01224 552079.

Interviews scheduled for 11th June 2025.

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

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