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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.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse first level (Adult) to join our surgical ward team at Lorn & Islands Hospital.
Ward A is a very busy unit comprising of a 14 bedded in patient ward, receiving patients 24 hours a day.
The ward receives both elective and emergency admissions.
The day bed unit is operational Monday to Friday for people attending for both endoscopy and surgical procedures.
The successful applicant will work within the ward and the day bed unit also rotating between both day and night duty and will be flexible to the needs of the service.
The post offers an opportunity for the successful applicant to gain new skills and experience in elective, emergency and day care surgical conditions.
Applicants should have previous experience working in a general surgical ward or acute setting.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients. Applicants should also have good communication and interpersonal skills and work well within a team.
Informal enquiries to: Sheila Cawthera
email: sheila.cawthera@nhs.scot
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