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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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay. With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to join our Medicine for the Elderly speciality in Tay Ward (Elderly Rehabilitation for Perth City) at Perth Royal Infirmary.
You will have the opportunity for CPD learning and would be supported to be involved in current improvement projects. There is an opportunity for clinical skills training for intravenous drug administration, venepuncture and cannulation as well as other skills.
Do you have a keen interest in elderly care and rehabilitation, and enabling patients to regain as much independence as possible? Do you want to work closely with a specialist multi disciplinary team to promote patient centred care in a supportive environment?
Tay Ward – You will be part of a Multidisciplinary Team who are committed to providing rehabilitation which is patient centred. This unit is supported by specialist MFE consultants and MFE research fellows. There is a ward rehab area, outdoor garden and patient centred focus on care delivery.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register
Informal enquiries & ward visits are welcomed by: Senior Charge Nurse Sandra Griffin or Charge Nurses Angela McGregor and Gillian McIntosh, Tay Ward, Tel: 01738 473469
Hours of work are: 37 hours - currently working a 12 hour shift pattern
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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