NS244708 Senior Staff Nurse
Job Description
The Infection Unit is looking for a hardworking, dynamic, proactive, and friendly nurse to join their senior nursing team in the Band 6 role.
Ward 111 consists of 26 beds looking after patients with both acute and chronic infections.
The post is rotational, working a 12-hour shift pattern on a day/night shift basis, although the shifts will be predominantly day shift in this role. The hours of work are 37 hours per week.
You will be responsible for supporting the SCN with the leadership and management of the ward on a day-to-day basis. The candidate will deputise for the SCN as required. You will demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication, and effective organisational skills. Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and audit.
Previous Infection unit/general medicine or Band 6 experience is beneficial although not essential.
Informal visits/discussions highly recommended, please contact Acting Senior Charge Nurse Jenn Paterson on or email
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.
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Please note – If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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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