Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse

NHS Highland; Lochyside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse for Moss Park Nursing Home in Fort William. The role involves providing clinical care, ensuring high standards of care, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have current NMC registration and ideally experience in elderly or dementia care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience desirable.
• Experience in Elderly or Dementia Care advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named nurse for a delegated group of residents.
• Deliver high standards of care to residents and their families.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse

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About the Role

Applications are invited to join the team in Moss Park Nursing Home, Fort William. Qualified Registered General Nurse or Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of 1 year post-registration experience is desirable. Additional training can be supported through a robust orientation plan for newly qualified nurses. Prior experience in Elderly or Dementia Care is advantageous.

Moss Park is a purpose-built care home with 39 beds, offering nursing and dementia care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the clinical care provided within the care home, ensuring quality and standards of care are maintained as agreed with the Resident, Family, and Care Home Manager.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named nurse for a delegated group of residents, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised, person-centred care programs.
• Deliver high standards of care to residents and their families.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, requiring excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration or working towards fulfilling the requirements of Return to Practice in Nursing.

Additional Information

• Apply via the Jobtrain platform; do not upload a CV as it will not be used for shortlisting.
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About NHS Highland

NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional NHS boards in Scotland, covering Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. We aim to foster a positive, inclusive environment that supports our staff and the communities we serve.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare