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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.
Are you interested in being part of the West Caithness Integrated Health and Social Care Team as a Community Staff Nurse? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to join our team, to provide care and support to patients in their own homes across West Caithness.
A full driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required
This post is based in Thurso, but you would be expected to travel substantially across West Caithness. Community nursing work 7 day rota. Applicants are required to be on the NMC register, as a Registered General Nurse.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities.
This is a fixed term post working 29.7 hours per week to cover Maternity Leave 19/02/24-19/02/25.
Informal enquiries to: Penny Gardner Integrated Team Manager, email:penny.gardner@nhs.scot ; Tel: 07967 315637.
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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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