Senior Staff Nurse

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.

An opportunity has arisen to become part of our small team at the Dunbar Hospital in Thurso.

We are looking for a motivated, caring and courteous person to help us provide good quality, innovative nursing across the diverse care services Dunbar covers. This involves MIU, Outpatient clinics, Rehabilitation, complex DC planning as well as end of life care. Candidates should be enthusiastic and keen to develop skills and undertake additional training in order to develop their role.

Experience in care of the elderly, palliative, and MIU care preferable, with confidence to work autonomously as required.

We are confident you will enjoy working with our small welcoming team

This is a full-time permanent post of 37 hours per week, working 12.5 hour shifts (rotational contract), in accordance with service requirements and in agreement with line management. Job-share candidates will also be considered.

Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Sarah Budge, Frailty Practitioner, Mobile: /email: , alternatively, you can call Dunbar Hospital on and ask to speak with a current Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse.

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing

Please quote Jobtrain reference 227488 on all correspondence

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