Job Advert
NHS HIGHLAND
RAIGMORE HOSPITAL, INVERNESS
MEDICAL DIVISION
CLINICAL DECISION UNIT
ACUTE MEDICINE UNIT
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
Band 6 : £31,800 - £39,169
Full time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our team within the Acute Medicine Unit based in the Clinical Decision Unit at Raigmore Hospital.
We are looking for a motivated, caring and compassionate nurse who is able to work well under pressure who is already experienced or is looking to gain experience within a more senior role.
The Clinical decision Unit admits all specialities of patients 24/7 providing a fast paced and interesting environment to work within.
The role of Senior Staff Nurse will involve co-ordinating the ward, taking GP receiving calls, maximising bed capacity by working closely with our Consultants aiming ensure optimal patient placement and facilitate discharge as early and efficiently as possible whilst supporting the other members of staff.
You should be able to work well as part of a large and diverse multidisciplinary team.
Candidates should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop yourself and colleagues within the exciting and challenging high pressure environment. You will be dynamic and forward thinking in your approach. In addition you will be expected to function as a role model showing a depth of knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience.
Informal enquiries to: Senior Nurse Pam Hodgson ; email: pamela.hodgson@nhs.scot
Please apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
PLEASE NOTE: You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. Job train ref 044191
Once submitted you will be unable to make changes to your application