Chronic Health Conditions Senior Staff Nurse

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland seeks an experienced and dedicated registered paediatric nurse to provide exceptional care to children and young people in a community setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, work independently as well as within a team, and fulfill responsibilities including teaching essential care skills to families. The role may involve flexible hours and demands a full driving license.

Qualifications

• Registered paediatric nurse.
• Experience with children and young people.
• Full, valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care.
• Teach children and parents necessary skills.
• Act as a key worker and specialist resource.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our goal is to have a workforce that is truly representative and where each employee feels respected and able to perform at their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are seeking a registered paediatric nurse who is experienced, enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated to working with children and young people with acute, chronic, or complex health needs in a community setting.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be capable of working independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, teaching children and their parents or carers the skills necessary for home and school/nursery care, acting as a key worker, and leading as a professional and specialist resource. The nurse will also deputise for the team leader when required.

You will be supported by the CCN Team through line management and supervision. The role requires willingness to undertake development and educational activities as needed.

The position may require flexible working hours, including outside normal hours, depending on service needs. Currently, the CCN team operates a Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm schedule. The successful candidate must hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a car.

For informal inquiries, please contact Tracey Bruce, CCN Team Lead, by calling the Birnie Centre at 01463 701340 or emailing [e-mail], or Kirsteen Mackintosh at [e-mail].

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NHS Highland is the largest of NHS Scotland’s 14 regional boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We strive to foster a positive environment and culture, supported and delivered through...