Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Hospital; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a nurse to join Ward 4A at Raigmore Hospital. The role focuses on caring for patients who are preparing for discharge to home or long-term care, with emphasis on compassion and individualised care.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Kerry Law at [e-mail]. Applications welcomed from Gaelic speakers; the 1st April 2026 Agenda for Change changes noted. NHS Highland covers a large regional area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate and individualised patient care to Ward 4A patients.
• Engage with patients to support holistic care and daily activities.

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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.

An exciting opportunity is now available to be part of a lovely, dedicated team delivering care to patients in Ward 4A at Raigmore Hospital.

4A looks after patients who are no longer acutely unwell and who are awaiting their discharge home or to a long term care facility. Patients are mainly elderly however we do care for younger patients from time to time.

We focus on holistic, enabling care, ensuring our patients are stimulated and engaged in activities as often as possible.

4A is supported by a Senior Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager and an education team.

If you are a Nurse who enjoys getting to know your patients and delivering compassionate and individualised care, or would like to develop your skills in this area, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal enquiries to:

Kerry Law

Email: [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.

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