Staff Nurse (Student Nurses qualifying in 2025 will be considered)

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for their Older Adult Acute Mental Health ward. The ideal candidate should be RMNH/RGN/RNLD registered and demonstrate commitment to patient-focused care, teamwork, and strong communication skills. Enjoy living in the Highlands with its unique lifestyle and community support.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration required.
• Strong values and skills in communication and teamwork are essential.
• Interest in older adults and mental health is vital.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and care for older adults experiencing acute mental health episodes.
• Promote partnership working with patients and carers.
• Support a therapeutic environment in the ward.

Skills

Communication

Team-working

Patient-focused care

Education

RMNH/RGN/RNLD registration with the NMC

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.

SUITABLE FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED NURSES.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Registered Nurse (RMNH, RGN, RNLD) to join our busy team in our Older Adult Acute Mental Health ward (Morlich Ward).

Morlich Ward is a 12 bedded mixed sex ward providing assessment and care for older people who are experiencing an acute episode of mental ill health. You would be working as part of a highly motivated and encouraging team, who adopt a person centred approach to care, always aiming for a positive patient experience of admission.

The successful candidate will be motivated, demonstrate a commitment towards the continued development of patient focused care whilst fostering a therapeutic ward environment. .

The role will also be responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.

The successful candidate would be an RMNH/RGN/RNLD registered with the NMC in the UK

You will be able to demonstrate strong values, with good communication & team-working skills. An active interest in older adults and mental health would be vital.

There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities. Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work. Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere. We enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery. Our communities are close-knit and supportive. And, as a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.

Informal enquiries to: Lauren Moir tel: [phone] email: [e-mail]

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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.

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