Staff Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team providing nursing and residential care for older adults. This role involves assessing care needs, developing and implementing care programmes, and ensuring high standards of care. You'll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including medics and therapists, to support residents in their daily activities. This is a flexible position with both full-time and part-time options available, ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equality, diversity, and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing care needs and developing care programmes.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care programmes for residents.
• Support daily living activities and personal care.

Skills

Care assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Personal care assistance

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team.

Mains House provides nursing and residential care services for 25 older adults, and we are looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our friendly, dedicated team working with our residents.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, responsible for assessing care needs, developing care programmes, and implementing and evaluating them to ensure high standards of care for residents and their families. The role involves liaising with the wider team, including medics, social workers, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. Support with daily living activities, personal care, and welfare of residents, along with key-worker responsibilities, will also be expected.

Successful candidates will work on rotational day and night shifts. The position can be full or part time.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. We aim to foster a positive culture aligned with our NHS and Social Care values:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty, and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. Some service areas may require temporary additional hours until rosters are adjusted. For questions, contact the recruiting board.