Staff Nurse – Medical Specialties - Raigmore in Inverness

​​​​​​​Contract: Fixed Term and Permanent Options Available

WARD 2A: Have you ever considered a career in acute stroke, and stroke/medicine for the elderly rehabilitation nursing?  Would you like to join an established and dynamic team of nurses who are passionate about giving the best care possible to each patient in our 30 bedded ward?

This is an exciting time to be part of the Stroke and Rehab service in NHS Highland, and we now have an opportunity for a highly motivated registered nurse to work with us as the service evolves.  Our ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in stroke and medicine for the elderly care, have excellent communication and organisational skills and have previous knowledge and experience caring for stroke patients although in-house training will be provided.  Applicants are encouraged to find out more about the work of the unit and of this role, and informal enquiries are welcome to: Senior Charge Nurse Sophie Bassindale; email: sophie.bassindale@nhs.scot, Tel:  01463 704451

WARD 2C: is a busy 28 bed medicine for the elderly unit, offering acute care and comprehensive multi-disciplinary team Assessment & care planning for frail elderly patients .

Our ward offers staff the opportunity to work as part of a close, well supported team, with close liaison with patients, carers and their families .

We specialise in care for patients with Parkinson’s disease , delirium & dementia , frailty and empowering patients to maximise independence , and also in providing high quality end of life care .

If you would like to join our team, please email Senior Charge Nurse John Carson       for more information or to arrange a visit to the ward.

​​​​​​​Ward 6C is now recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurse to join their friendly and supportive nursing team.  Working in a 30 bedded ward that specialises in cardiology, endocrine, diabetes and general medicine, the successful candidate will be passionate about providing patients with the highest standards of care,  ideally have an interest in healthcare innovation, and be someone who is inspired to drive through changes in Daily Dynamic Discharge and patient flow.

Experience of working in a cardiology / general medicine ward would be advantageous, however Ward 6C offers many learning experiences for newly qualified or experienced nurses alike and interested applicants are encouraged to make contact with the ward to find out more about the work of the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern acute hospital based in the capital of the Highlands, which affords a high standard of living with easy access to stunning surroundings on your doorstep, and good travel links from Inverness to other parts of the UK.

Informal enquiries about this post are welcome to:  Senior Charge Nurse Rod Chisholm, 01463 704648, roderick.chisholm1@nhs.scot, or to senior staff nurses Suzanne Tanico or Cyd MacKay 01463 704648.

​​​​​​​Ward GC: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our team within the Infectious Diseases Unit, Ward GC at Raigmore Hospital. We are looking for a motivated, caring and compassionate nurse who is able to work well under pressure, who either has experience working in an Infectious Diseases Unit or is looking to gain experience and develop a career within a specialised clinical environment. The Infectious Diseases Unit is a 15 bed unit that cares for a wide ranch of patients and infections. Successful candidates will provide expert advice on the nursing management of patients with a known or suspected infection and deliver highly specialised care. You should be able to work well as part of a large and diverse multidisciplinary team including our Infection Control Team, OPAT and tissue Viability teams to name a few. Candidates should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop yourself and colleagues within the exciting and challenging high pressure environment.

For Informal enquiries please contact: Amy Noble Clinical Nurse Manger Medical Division amy.noble1@nhs.scot Mobile: 07814062362

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