Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their team at a renowned hospital in the heart of the Outdoor Capital of the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on acute care, while also providing mentorship for newly qualified nurses. The position emphasizes teamwork, innovative thinking, and continuous professional development, allowing you to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on patient lives. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in acute care is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Acute care experience

Acute assessment skills

Team collaboration

Continuing professional development

Innovative thinking

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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Position Details

Location: Combined Assessment Unit, Belford Hospital, Fort William (17 assessment beds, 2 general HDU beds, 10 day surgery beds, pre-assessment clinic 6 days).

Primary Role: CAU with development opportunities in EC, Day Case Unit, and Pre-Assessment Department.

About Belford Hospital and Fort William

Situated in Fort William in Lochaber, known as the Outdoor Capital of the UK, offering water sports, mountaineering, and snow sports. Close to Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis, within a 2-hour drive of Glasgow, Inverness, and Stirling.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant and current experience in acute care.
• Enthusiastic and innovative team player.
• Highly developed acute assessment skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Enhanced care knowledge is desirable.
• Applications from newly qualified nurses are welcome, with mentorship provided in the first year.

Contact Information

For informal inquiries, contact Senior Charge Nurse Eilidh MacDonald or Lesley Pow at 01397 702481 or via email: [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Application Process

• Apply via the Jobtrain platform.
• Do not upload a CV; it will not be used for shortlisting.
• Application deadline: midnight on the indicated date.
• For help, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/.
• Ensure accurate email entry and check your email regularly, including junk folders.
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• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
• Internal candidates should update their profile accordingly.

About NHS Highland

Covering Highland and Argyll & Bute, NHS Highland is the largest of NHS Scotland’s 14 regional boards, emphasizing a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, Quality and teamwork.

Work Hours

From 1 April 2024, NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time weekly hours from 37.5 to 37 hours, with no change in pay. This change applies pro-rata for part-time staff. Temporary adjustments may involve up to 30 additional minutes weekly, paid accordingly, until service patterns adapt. For questions, contact the recruiting board.

Additional Information

• Level: Entry level
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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