Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is hiring a Staff Nurse for the Combined Assessment Unit at Belford Hospital, Fort William. This full-time position offers a supportive environment for newly qualified nurses and those with acute care experience. Join a dedicated team in a beautiful location known for outdoor activities and enjoy opportunities for professional development as well.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in acute care required.
• Applications from newly qualified nurses welcomed; mentors will be assigned.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in the Combined Assessment Unit with opportunities for development.
• Manage patient assessments and provide care.
• Support in general HDU and day surgery beds as needed.

Skills

Acute care experience

Teamwork

Acute assessment skills

Professional development

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

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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.

Permanent and fixed term posts available

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

Primarily in CAU with development opportunities in EC, Day Case Unit and Pre Assessment Department.

The Belford Hospital is situated in Fort William in Lochaber, the Outdoor Capital of the UK. The area is one of outstanding beauty offering opportunities for water sports, mountaineering and snow sports. Fort William itself lies at the head of Loch Linnhe and at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest and most popular mountain in the British Isles with Glasgow, Inverness and Stirling all within a 2 hour drive.

You will have relevant and current experience in acute care with an enthusiastic and innovative approach to team working. Highly developed acute assessment skills and evidence of continuing professional development are essential with enhanced care knowledge desirable. Applications from newly qualified nurses will be welcome. Newly qualified nurses will be assigned a mentor for the first year of practice.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Eilidh MacDonald or Lesley Pow, tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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