Staff Nurse

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications from qualified registered nurses to join the Highland Urology Centre in Inverness. You will perform patient assessments, assist with procedures, educate patients and monitor care around treatments in a busy, supportive team.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential; prior urology experience is desirable but not required as full training is provided. Gaelic speakers are welcomed to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree or diploma in Adult Nursing and be registered with the NMC in Adult Nursing.
• Urology experience desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Involved in patient assessments.
• Assist with procedures.
• Provide patient education.
• Monitor patients before, during and after treatments or investigations.
• Work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Adult Nursing

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join our busy and supportive team in the Highland Urology Centre. The Highland Urology Centre is a dedicated outpatient unit for urology patients to receive the expertise of an entire team in one area. The department delivers consultant outpatient clinics, nurse specialist clinics, diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopies and prostate biopsies and the delivery of planned treatments for a variety of urological conditions.

The role requires excellent communication, organisational and clinical skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team. You will be involved in patient assessments, assisting with procedures, patient education, and monitoring patients before, during and after treatments or investigations. Previous urology experience is desirable but not essential as full support and training will be provided.

Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in Adult Nursing and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the Adult Nursing field of practice.

For informal enquiries please contact senior staff nurse Emma Zineldin on 01463 706109, or email on [e-mail].

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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