Registered Nurse

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Highland in Inverness is seeking a dedicated staff nurse for the Surgical Day Case Unit and Common Admissions Lounge. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care on a busy surgical ward and gain wide exposure to a range of specialties through a tailored development programme.

No prior surgical experience is required as we offer a supportive education framework and a supernumerary period to help you progress.

Qualifications

• Staff nurse role in a surgical ward or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient-centred care on a busy surgical ward.
• Gain competency in core clinical skills through development programme.
• Follow a supportive development pathway with a supernumerary period.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-centred care

Teamwork

Job description

The Surgical Day Case Unit and Common Admissions Lounge is a dynamic and efficient ward which has opportunities for development in a career pathway in a variety of specialities within the surgical and anaesthetic speciality.

We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate staff nurse who wants the challenge of delivering high quality, patient-centred care in a busy and dynamic ward, and has the attributes to adapt to the diversity of the role. Working on a busy surgical ward you will gain wide exposure to all surgical specialties whilst gaining competency in many clinical skills.

Previous surgical experience is not required as we offer a supportive and tailored development programme with clinical education and a supernumerary period.

We operate a 12.5 hour shift pattern which may include days and some weekend and night shifts.

For any informal enquiries please contact Jean Martin on [e-mail]

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

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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