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Band 5 26,104- £32,915
Contract: Fixed Term and Permanent Options Available
Highland Trauma Unit, Ward 3A, is a 34 bedded unit who are currently looking to recruit Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our busy, hard working and friendly team. We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and motivated nurses who have an interest in Orthopaedic nursing and who possess excellent organisational and time management skills. The nursing team work 12.5 hour shifts and this includes both day and night shifts. Orthopaedic experience is not necessary and training will be given on commencing the post.
We have a well-established team who work very well together to provide a high standard of nursing care for our patients. We deal with a wide range of injuries which result from trauma including hip fractures, long bone fractures, spinal injuries, soft tissue injuries, infections and any other injuries relating to Orthopaedics. We also accept the stepdown of patients belonging to the area from the Major Trauma Centres. We also care for many patients who suffer with Dementia and have ongoing training for all staff and have a member of staff allocated as our Dementia Champion Nurse.
You are welcome to come and visit us before you apply for this post. You would be joining a team of highly skilled nurses who all strive to provide the highest quality of care on a daily basis.
Informal enquiries to SCN Andrea Magill andrea.magill@nhs.scot 01463 705386.
Ward 3C is an elective orthopaedic ward that currently cares for 16 patients who are admitted for a range of elective procedures. This includes day case procedures and inpatient activity including joint replacements, back surgery, foot & ankle surgery, hand surgery and minor procedures.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are open to change in practice and evidenced based practice. Orthopaedic experience is not necessary and training will be given to successful candidates.
Visits to the ward area are welcomed or any enquiries please contact SCN Jillian Schurei – jillian.schurei@nhs.scot 01463 704456
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