Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the NHS team at Dunbar Hospital in Thurso, providing quality care for the elderly and palliative patients. We are seeking a motivated, caring individual eager to develop their skills. Successful candidates will work 12.5-hour shifts in a permanent position, contributing to various care services, including outpatient clinics and minor injuries.

Qualifications

• Experience in care of the elderly/palliative care is preferable.
• Willingness to undergo additional training.

Responsibilities

• Provide good quality care to patients.
• Support outpatient clinics and Minor Injuries Unit.
• Assist in end-of-life care and complex day case planning.

Skills

Motivation

Caring

Courteous

Enthusiasm

Ability to develop skills

Job description

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.

An opportunity has arisen to become part of our small team at the Dunbar Hospital in Thurso.

We are looking for a motivated, caring, and courteous person to help us provide good quality care. Candidates should be enthusiastic and keen to develop skills and undertake additional training to develop their role.

Experience in care of the elderly/palliative care is preferable.

There will be exciting opportunities to extend skills to support outpatient clinics, the Minor Injuries Unit between 8-5pm, end-of-life care, and complex day case planning.

We can offer a permanent post up to 37 hours, involving working 12.5-hour shifts. Job share candidates will be considered.

Informal enquiries to: Sarah Budge, Frailty Practitioner, Mobile: [phone], Call Dunbar 01847 893263 (ask to speak with a current band 6 member of staff).

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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.

We strive to ensure a positive culture supported by our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork