Staff Nurse (AW) R1

NHS Scotland; Kelso; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders in Kelso is seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse to join the 24-hour inpatient unit at Kelso Community Hospital. This permanent Band 5 role offers 36 hours per week and involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a friendly, supportive team that values continuous improvement.

You will assess needs, coordinate complex discharges, supervise registered/unregistered staff and student nurses, and work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with full UK NMC registration.
• Experience supervising registered and/or unregistered staff and student nurses.
• Ability to make confident decisions and work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and deliver high-quality person-centred care.
• Coordinate complex discharges with the MDT and families.
• Supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, and student nurses.
• Work with other health professionals to support patient care.

Skills

NMC Registration

Patient Care

Supervision

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

Kelso Community Hospital

Staff Nurse

Permanent - Band 5, 36 Hours

Don't miss this opportunity to join the team at Kelso Community Hospital. We are a nurse-led unit providing a 24hour inpatient service for adult patients. We offer rehabilitation, symptom management and end of life care for people in the local community.

We are seeking a compassionate, 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 skilled in supervising 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 or nights on the ward to meet the needs of a 24/7 service.

Vicky Thomson, Senior Charge Nurse on Telephone – 01573 22341 or Email – [e-mail]

****Previous applicants need not apply.****

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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