Registered Nurse

Job summary

Provide nursing care to patients on a 16-bed ward, including day cases and patients with a wide range of conditions. Promote self-care, independence, and timely discharge, and contribute to palliative and end-of-life care in collaboration with the wider Primary Health and Social Care Team.

Job details

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Nairn Integrated Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for a Band 5 Nurse to join our team for 23 hours per week. This is a seven-day service, and we are looking for someone to cover two shifts per week (2 x 11.5) (subject to change). This post is based in our 16 bedded ward providing care for a wide range of conditions including day cases. The ethos of the ward is to promote self-care, independence and timely discharge along with delivery of palliative and end of life care. The ward works closely with the wider Primary health and Social Care Team. We are seeking an individual who is a team player and enjoys working in a busy environment. Please refer to the attached job description for full details on the essential criteria. Informal enquiries to: Kara McNaught (Interim District Manager, Nairn) kara.mcnaught@nhs.scot 07527 422 443 Additional Information For Candidates Flexible Working Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview. How To Apply Apply online through Jobtrain Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised. Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents. Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date Once submitted, applications cannot be changed Keeping in Touch We will contact you by email Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly Support and Accessibility Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker Jobtrain accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us Internal candidates Some posts are internal only If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this What is it like to work for NHS Highland? Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork

What you’ll do

Provide nursing care to patients on a 16-bed ward, including day cases and patients with a wide range of conditions. Promote self-care, independence, and timely discharge, and contribute to palliative and end-of-life care in collaboration with the wider Primary Health and Social Care Team.

Requirements

The role seeks a team-oriented nurse who is comfortable working in a busy environment. Further essential criteria are detailed in the attached job description.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• End-of-Life Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing
• Teamwork
• Self-Care Promotion
• Supporting Independence
• Palliative Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Patient Care
• Working in a Busy Environment
• Primary Health Care
• Social Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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