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.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, highly motivated Registered Nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in Ward B, Lorn & Islands Rural General Hospital, Oban. Ward B is an 18 bedded ward comprising 14 acute general medical beds with a 4 bedded Medical/Surgical High Dependency Unit. Ward B offers a friendly and supportive learning environment.

You will have robust clinical skills and knowledge in acute medical nursing, experience in high dependency care. Cardiology and respiratory nursing is desirable but training will be provided. Applicants should have evidence of continuous professional development, a commitment to life-long learning and an enthusiastic and innovative approach to service development. ILS/ALS training is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Lorn & Islands Rural General Hospital is a modern, well equipped hospital situated in Oban on the stunning west coast of Scotland. Ferry links can transport you easily to Mull or the more distant islands. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty with countless leisure activities, good schools and a strong sense of community. Relocation package may be available.

Informal enquiries to:

SCN Isla Danson

Tel: /788907

Email:

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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 .

Care and compassion • Dignity and respect • Openness, honesty and responsibility • Quality and teamwork