Staff Nurse Ward 6A
Job Description
The Medical Division based in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness continues to progress an exciting programme of new ways of working within our wards and we are delighted to recruit to ward 6a for a Staff Nurse.
An interest in Cardiology/Diabetes and Endocrinology would be beneficial.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate whose motivation to provide caring, high quality and safe nursing care comes as second nature. Putting our patients at the heart of what you do, you will support our healthcare support workers to deliver all aspects of care such as the completion of assessments for mobility, nutrition, dependency and skin viability, and contribute to nursing care plans, along with providing all personal care and undertaking observations, etc. Teamwork is at the heart of 6a.
We are committed to enhancing person-centred patient care, and to support you in your role, full training will be provided as part of a competency based programme, alongside an enthusiastic, flexible and compassionate approach. The successful candidate will be expected to work a flexible pattern which can include days, nights, weekends and public holidays. We offer self rostering to aid a family/work balance.
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
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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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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- Care and compassion
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- Openness, honesty and responsibility
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