Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for two Staff Nurses in Wick, Caithness General Hospital, on the Rosebank Ward. Newly qualified nurses are welcome, with two 36-hour-per-week posts offering rotation between day and night shifts to develop skills in acute care.

You will join a busy ward delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care, supported by a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for training and professional development and a culture of equality and respect.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC, or due to qualify this year.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver high standard of care.
• Provide patient-centred care on a busy acute admission ward.
• Support ongoing training and professional development.

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.

OPPORTUNITY FOR NURSES QUALIFYING THIS YEAR - NEWLY QUALIFIED

We are seeking to recruit 2 enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join our friendly team within the Rosebank Ward at Caithness General Hospital, Wick.

We are a busy acute admission ward, with a three bedded enhanced care unit receiving patients from the Emergency Department. We aim to provide a high standard of care to our clients on a daily basis.

All acute medical, surgical admissions and GP Referrals are received through the acute referral pathway.

This is an exciting opportunity, at a time of continuing quality improvement.

You will be supported in completing further training and gaining the experience needed to deliver a high standard of evidence-based patient centred care.

You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must be registered with the NMC, or due to qualify this year.

There are two 36 hours per week permanent posts available working a rotational day/night duty contract as required

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Ann Gunn, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel: [phone] / 310

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 employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork