Senior Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to lead a passionate nursing team. The ideal candidate should have substantial post-registration experience and a strong interest in caring for stroke patients. Responsibilities include overseeing shifts and supporting the nursing team. This role offers a fulfilling career within an organization committed to diversity and representation.

Qualifications

• Significant post registration experience as a nurse.
• Genuine interest in stroke and medicine for the elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the shift.
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence.
• Manage and support the nursing team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience caring for stroke patients

Job description

Would you like to join an established and dynamic team of nurses who are passionate about giving the best care possible to people who require acute nursing care and ongoing rehabilitation?

Due to internal promotion, we now have an opening for a Registered Nurse with significant post registration experience to join our team as a Senior Staff Nurse. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the leadership of the day-to-day running of the shift and deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence. This post will involve the effective management and support of the nursing team, and a positive approach to change and service development is essential.

Our ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in stroke and medicine for the elderly care, have excellent communication and organisational skills and have previous knowledge and experience caring for stroke patients.

Working as part of our nursing team will involve day and night shifts to meet the needs of the service. Applicants are encouraged to find out more about the work of the unit and of this role, and informal enquiries are welcome to:

Ward 2A Senior Charge Nurse Yvonne Mackay, Tel: [phone]

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.

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