Senior Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort William is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Nurse to join the Combined Assessment Unit at Belford Hospital. You will provide essential nursing care, support clinical teams, and contribute to high standards of service improvement. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years' post-registration experience and is motivated to develop their skills in a dynamic environment. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years post registration experience at band 5 in an acute care area is essential.
• High dependency and AEC experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior nursing care within the Combined Assessment Unit.
• Support clinical teams in delivering high standards of patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Service improvement

Education

Registered nurse qualifications

Job description

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.

Overview

NHS Highland invites applications for an enthusiastic, motivated senior staff nurse to join the Combined Assessment Unit, Belford Hospital, Fort William (17 assessment beds, 2 general enhanced care beds, 10 day surgery beds, pre-assessment clinic 6 days). Primarily based in the CAU with development opportunities in EC, Day Case Unit and Pre-assessment Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior nursing care within the Combined Assessment Unit and contribute to the EC, Day Case Unit and Pre-assessment Department as development allows.
• Support clinical teams in delivering high standards of patient care and contribute to service improvement where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Two years post registration experience at band 5 in an acute care area is essential.
• High dependency and AEC experience desirable.

Location and about the area

The Belford Hospital is situated in Fort William, Lochaber, the Outdoor Capital of the UK, offering opportunities for water sports, mountaineering and snow sports. Fort William is located at the head of Loch Linnhe and near Ben Nevis, with Glasgow, Inverness and Stirling within a 2 hour drive.

Informal enquiries

Senior Charge Nurses Lesley Pow or Eilidh MacDonald, tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

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