Staff Nurse

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join Ward 7 in Borders General Hospital. This fixed-term role covers general surgery, gynaecology, and urology, requiring UK NMC registration and a proactive, patient-centred approach.

You will assess needs, deliver high-quality care, and coordinate complex discharges with a multidisciplinary team. Flexibility to work day and night shifts is essential to meet 24/7 service demands.

Qualifications

• Full UK NMC registration is essential.
• Confident decision maker with ability to supervise staff.
• Willing to work day and night shifts to cover a 24/7 service.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Coordinate complex discharges with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Collaborate with other health professionals, patients and families to support care planning.

Skills

Decision making

Independent working

Supervision

Student supervision

Education

NMC registration

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

Fixed term/secondment for 12 months

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the team in Ward 7 in the Borders General Hospital. We are an acute surgical ward with 31 beds. We cover General surgery, Gynaecology and Urology.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse who would like to be part of a friendly and supportive team with an ethos of continuous improvement. The post holder must be a confident decision maker, be able to work without direct supervision and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and have responsibility for the assessment of needs and the delivery of high-quality person-centred care. You will also work with the other health professionals within the team, patients and families to coordinate complex discharges.

The role requires you to have full UK NMC registration and be flexible and able to work days and nights on the ward to meet the needs of a 24/7 service.

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Lorna Wilson, Senior Charge Nurse on Telephone [phone] or Email: [e-mail]

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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