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We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate leader who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the development of junior staff and contributing to service improvement.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you will be responsible for coordinating clinical activities, managing patient care, and acting as a role model for evidence-based nursing practice. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care is delivered at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the clinical team during each shift.
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to Band 5 nurses, healthcare support workers and students.
- Promote patient safety and ensure compliance with professional standards and Trust policies.
- Participate in quality improvement projects, audits and service development.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse when required.
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration clinical experience. Minimum 4 years.
- Demonstrable leadership and team management skills.
- Experience and knowledge in caring for Level 2 critical care patients. Experience in the use of non-invasive ventilation, knowledge of coronary care & acute medicine.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and make sound clinical decisions.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality improvement.
- ALS qualification or commitment to complete course.
If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and developing others, we would love to hear from you.
Department contact: Isla Danson SCN; isla.danson@nhs.scot
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- 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.
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- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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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.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
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