Staff Nurse DSU – Day Surgery, Relocation & Island Allowance

NHS Shetland Board; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Island Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

The Day Surgery Unit within NHS Shetland Board is seeking a Registered General Nurse to join as a Band 5 post. The role covers 36 hours per week with pro-rata salary and enhanced by a Distant Island Allowance.

You will care for adults and paediatric patients undergoing elective surgery, ensuring a safe environment from admission to discharge. Relocation assistance up to £8,000 is available; PVG scheme involvement may be required.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with surgical care interest.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work across hospital or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide care from admission to discharge for elective surgery patients.
• Ensure the environment is safe and conducive to delivering care.
• Participate in ward audits, clinical quality indicators and data collection.
• Flexibility to work in other areas of the organisation when required.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Job description

The Day Surgery Unit within NHS Shetland Board is seeking a Registered General Nurse to join as a Band 5 post. The role covers 36 hours per week with pro-rata salary and enhanced by a Distant Island Allowance.

You will care for adults and paediatric patients undergoing elective surgery, ensuring a safe environment from admission to discharge. Relocation assistance up to £8,000 is available; PVG scheme involvement may be required.