Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Bowmore; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare service in Scotland is seeking a full-time Band 5 staff nurse for Islay Community Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality patient care in a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic. Ideal for student nurses qualifying in 2025. For more details, contact Wendy Dix via email at [e-mail] or call 01496 301002.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stay well-organized while prioritizing tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Working with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality care.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Band 5 staff nurse within the acute ward of Islay Community Hospital.

The ward has 6 beds and cares for acute admissions with medical input provided by GPs.

The Band 5 staff nurse role involves the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality, evidence based, person centred care.

You must have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and the ability to stay well-organised while prioritising tasks efficiently.

This is an opportunity to become part of a team which is responsive to the needs of the population and dedicated to providing the best possible care to the people of Islay and Jura.

There will be opportunities to develop your skills and experience in other areas such as unscheduled care, advanced assessment and palliative care.

Student Nurses due to qualify in 2025 will be considered

Informal enquiries to: Wendy Dix

Tel: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

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