Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dunfermline is seeking a motivated Band 5 registered nurse to provide compassionate care for older adults in a dedicated ward. The role involves discharge planning, teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting, and improving patient safety initiatives. Ideal candidates should have an interest in geriatric care and meet specific registration requirements. The organization supports flexible working and values diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in caring for older adults.
• Requirement to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred nursing care.
• Contribute to discharge planning and coordination of care.
• Support education, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist patients with cognitive impairment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Cognitive impairment support

Education

Band 5 registered nurse qualifications

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Queen Margaret Community Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 registered nurse with a genuine interest in caring for older adults and providing them with a positive experience during their inpatient stay.

Queen Margaret Hospital has three older patient wards. This Band 5 post is a permanent position to the Queen Margaret Hospital older adult wards and will be in ward 8 which is a 14 bedded ward caring for older people who require complex discharge planning following an acute illness.

We can offer a good working environment within a large multidisciplinary team who are keen to support the educational and training needs of our staff. The wards have a culture of continuous quality improvement and are undertaking many initiatives to improve patient safety and support patients with cognitive impairment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred nursing care to older adults during their inpatient stay.
• Contribute to discharge planning and coordination of care for patients after acute illness.
• Work within a large multidisciplinary team to support education, training and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support patients with cognitive impairment and participate in initiatives to improve patient safety.

Qualifications and requirements

• Band 5 registered nurse with a genuine interest in caring for older adults.
• Requirement to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• UK right to work or eligibility to work in the UK (pre-employment checks will be carried out).
• Information on visa sponsorship may be considered in certain circumstances where applicable; employer sponsorship is subject to licencing and salary thresholds.

Additional information

• We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
• NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Elaine Wardrope on 01383 623623 ext 24030 or Charge Nurse Kelly Gray on 01383 623623.