Staff Nurse

NHS Highland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced Band 5 Nurse for a permanent 25-hour role at Mull and Iona Community Hospital. The nurse will be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care as a clinical lead during shifts, working within a small team and managing emergencies.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working within rural areas.
• General ward experience is mandatory.
• Experience in A&E is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as a lone worker in charge of the clinical shift.
• Provide nursing care supported by the GP on duty.
• Work in a small team of nurses and healthcare assistants.

Skills

General ward experience

Experience in rural areas

A&E experience

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.

Job Opportunity: Band 5 Nurse

We are looking for an experienced band 5 nurse to join our team at Mull and Iona Community Hospital.

This is a permanent 25-hour post.

The post holder must have general ward experience and relevant experience working within rural areas. Experience in A&E is desirable.

About the Hospital

The hospital serves the community of the Isle of Mull and Iona.

It has 3 GP acute inpatient beds and provides end-of-life care.

There is a community casualty department for all emergencies, minor injuries, and the hospital is the centre for out-of-hours care referred through NHS24.

Team and Responsibilities

We are a small team of nurses and healthcare assistants. As Nurse on duty, you will work as a lone worker in charge of the clinical shift, supported by the GP on duty.